Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: VART5095C

Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6151 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Trewlea Peters

Email: trewlea.peters@rmit.edu.au

Phone: 9925 8011

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

In this course you will cover skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADRT605 Collaborate with editors during post-production

Element:

1. Prepare post-production briefs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Organise and participate in meetings with production personnel to define post-production requirements 1.2 Establish creative and technical criteria for edits in close collaboration with production personnel 1.3 Establish post-production schedules to optimise creative outcomes in accordance with overall production timelines 1.4 Confirm editors have access to required editing materials to avoid delays to post-production activity 1.5 Establish contingency plans in consultation with production personnel to overcome post-production problems that could necessitate re-shoots

Element:

2. Monitor and evaluate editing activity

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Work with editors to resolve any problems during the post-production stage and maximise their input to achieving final outcomes 2.2 Evaluate each stage of the editing process, in collaboration with relevant production personnel, and make adjustments to ensure that required creative and technical criteria are being met 2.3 Evaluate all aspects of the editing process from a director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 2.4 Provide feedback to production personnel and invite comment on the post-production process


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions.


Details of Learning Activities

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

  • demonstration and practical application
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussions
  • screenings
  • online research
  • independent project based work
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • group planning and development of scoreboards for assessment 

Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • reading set texts
  • research
  • screenings
  • production work
  • independent project based work
  • written evaluations


Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on student needs and availability of resources.

Week

 

Class Content

 

Assessment Due

 

Week 1

 

Overview to the course

The Director – Editor relationship.

Partner with an Editor

Receive assessment 1 – Communicate structural ideas

 

 Assessment 1 (ungraded) due next week

 

Week 2

 

Director / Editor communicating structural ideas from script, write ideas down in margins, scan and email to the Tutor

 

Submit Assessment Task 1

 

Assessment Task 1 (ungraded) – Communicate structural ideas Due

 

Week 3

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Week 4

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Week 5

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 6

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 7

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 8

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 9

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 10

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 11

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 12

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 2 – Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

Week 13

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

 

 

Week 14

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

 

 

 

Week 15

 

Postproduction for 7 to 12 minute Drama/Documentary or equivalent production.

Note: Rolling Assessment will take place. Please read the Collaborate with Editors Assessment Schedule for postproduction appointment and submission of assessment deliverables– handout and on Canvas

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

 

 

Week 16

 

Finalise and submit Major Production

 

Assessment Task 3 – Monitor and evaluate editing activity

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical team based projects.


Assessment Tasks

For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback on all assessments and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.

Assessment Tasks (ungraded):

Assessment Task 1 - Communicate structural ideas (ungraded). You will meet with your editor to discuss complex scenes in your major production script or project outline. Due Date: week 2

Assessment Tasks (graded):

Assessment Task 2 - Communicate structural requirements of selected scene with your editor (graded). You will establish and use appropriate communication methods and practices in all interactions with the Editor to achieve postproduction requirements. Build rapport and a positive working relationship with the Editor and document this relationship. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 3 to 12.

Assessment Task 3 - Monitor and evaluate editing activity (graded). You will communicate concepts and ideas for achieving postproduction objectives with the Editor and invite their input into strategies for achieving creative outcomes. Due Date: Rolling assessment, please see assessment schedule (on Canvas), weeks 5 to 16.

Assessment tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 2 Week 16.

Grading criteria for graded assessment can be found on the course canvas site. You will be assessed using the following grades:

CHD      Competent with High Distinction
CDI        Competent with Distinction
CC         Competent with Credit
CAG      Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC      Not Yet Competent
DNS      Did Not Submit for Assessment

 

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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