Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2018
Course Code: VART6420C
Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
School: 345H 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
Nat Bates
ph: 9925 3326
Nicole McKinnon
nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
ph: 9925 4375
Nominal Hours: 35
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 the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage post-production processes and facilities. It involves collaborating with production personnel, developing and acquiring post-production resources.
It applies to individuals responsible for achieving the post-production process on time and within budget. They work in a variety of production roles, often managing a number of projects simultaneously.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPM604 Plan and manage film and media post-production |
Element: |
1. Clarify post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in meetings with relevant production personnel to determine required post-production resources, assessed against proposed production medium 1.2 Analyse technical and creative requirements for post-production 1.3 Provide specific advice on costs and operational implications for editing, taking into account required techniques for production 1.4 Confirm available budgets and timelines required |
Element: |
2. Develop operational plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Draw up schedules for post-production activity according to expected deadlines 2.2 Investigate and confirm availability and cost of post-production resources and staff 2.3 Ensure work health and safety (WHS) requirements are established in line with organisational procedures 2.4 Document post-production stages and confirm with relevant production personnel 2.5 Finalise operational plan in consultation with relevant production personnel, and obtain sign-off according to enterprise procedures |
Element: |
3. Implement post-production processes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Book and check post-production resources and finalise all contractual arrangements with personnel and suppliers in line with enterprise procedures 3.2 Ensure documentation is accessible to all involved with post-production activities 3.3 Identify problems and discuss proposed solutions with relevant personnel prior to implementing changes 3.4 Negotiate provision of unplanned or additional post-production services with relevant production personnel 3.5 Monitor and manage post-production activities on a proactive basis and according to agreed operational plan 3.6 Prepare progress reports where applicable and organise review sessions with relevant production personnel |
Element: |
4. Wrap post-production activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Attend post-production evaluation session to confirm final product meets creative, technical and budgetary requirements of the production 4.2 Obtain lock-off approval for project from relevant production personnel 4.3 Complete required documentation and arrange for return of hired post-production resources as applicable 4.4 Evaluate all aspects of completed projects and note areas for future improvement |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge to independently manage post-production processes.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Class content |
Assessments |
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Wk 1 |
Production workshop - Planning post production activities and tasks - Scheduling your production Introduce - A01 Post-production plan |
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Wk 2 |
Production workshop - Planning post production activities and tasks - Assets breakdown Work in Progress (WIP) Review |
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Wk 3 |
Production workshop - Planning post production activities and tasks - Developing a production budget Work in Progress (WIP) Review |
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Wk 4 |
WIP review – Present your progress with A01 - Post-production plan |
A01 - Post-production plan (WIP milestone) |
Wk 5 |
A01 review and project feedback. |
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Wk 6 |
Production workshop - Planning pre production activities and tasks - Review and revise schedule and Post Production plan as required Work in Progress (WIP) Review |
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Wk 7 |
Production workshop - Finalising pre production activities and tasks - Review post production requirements, develop contingencies as required Work in Progress (WIP) Review |
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Wk 8 |
Production workshop - Commence Design Project 4 production. Liaise with relevant personnel. Receive and incorporate feedback. Introduce - A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables |
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Wk 9 |
WIP review – Present your progress with A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables |
A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables (WIP milestone) |
Wk 10 |
A02 review and project feedback. |
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Wk 11 |
Production workshop - Design Project 4 production. Liaise with relevant personnel. Receive and incorporate feedback. |
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Wk 12 |
WIP review – Present your progress with A01 - Post production plan |
A01 - Post-production plan |
Wk 13 |
A01 review and project feedback. |
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Wk 14 |
Production workshop - Post production. Finalise Design Project 4 post production activities and tasks. Review and revise schedule and Post Production plan as required. Work in Progress (WIP) Review |
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Wk 15 |
WIP review – Present your progress with A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables |
A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables |
Wk 16 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
A03 - Post-production report |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
N/A |
References
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians. |
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB 3.0 flash drive, with at least 128Gb capacity.
You are strongly advised to maintain a daily backup schedule of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical individual and/or group projects.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. Once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for A02 and for the course.
Late submissions or submissions that do not reach the required standard, may be assessed Not Yet Satisfactory. You will receive resubmission instructions via email, myRMIT or LMS feedback. Resubmissions must occur within a week of this notification. Graded assessments which are resubmitted, are eligible for CAG (Competency Achieved Graded) only.
Please refer to the assessment brief for full assessment criteria or assessment rubric. All assessment documents are available on the course LMS page through MyRMIT.
A01 - Post-production plan
In addition to a knowledge quiz, produce a plan for the post-production for your Design Project 4, including a schedule and a budget.
Due wk 12 - Ungraded
A02 - Design Project 4 Production Deliverables
In addition to a knowledge quiz, finalise your Design Project 4, undertaking all the post production steps you identified in your plan (A01). Includes three WIP (Work in progress) reviews.
Due wk 15 - Graded
A03 - Post-production report
In addition to a knowledge quiz, evaluate the post production on your Design Project 4. This report will include the final budget and be in reference to your A01 post production plan.
Due wk 16 - Ungraded
Graded assessment in this course uses 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 for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. It can be found on the Canvas course page through myRmit, or from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
Academic Progress:Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
Adjustments to Assessment
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.
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.
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.
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