Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: VART6420C
Course Title: Plan and manage film and media post-production
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6151 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Nat Bates
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3323
Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Eneti Waretini
ph: 9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 35
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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.
| Week 1 | Course Intro | - Course introduction - Assessment review |
| Week 2 | Project day | - Day reserved for you to work on your project |
| Week 3 | Project day | - Day reserved for you to work on your project |
| Week 4 | WIP#1 | - Update Progress Report |
| Week 5 | Finalise AT1 | - AT1 Due |
| Week 6 | Project day | - Day reserved for you to work on your project |
| Week 7 | Colour grading | - An introduction into colour grading for all mediums |
| Week 8 | Project day | - Day reserved for you to work on your project |
| Week 9 | WIP#2 | - Update Progress Report |
| Week 10 | Project day | - Day reserved for you to work on your project |
| Week 11 | Sound Design | - An introduction into sound design |
| Week 12 | Finalise AT2: Part B & C |
- Complete budget & evaluation report |
| Week 13 | WIP#3 | - Update Progress Report |
| Week 14 | Assemble AT2 for submission | - AT2 Due |
| Week 15 | Complete AT3 Knowledge Test | - AT3 Due |
| Week 16 | Assessment review | - Review and rectify any assessment issues |
| Week 17 | Assessment review | - Review and rectify any assessment issues |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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.
Late assessment submissions, or submissions that do not reach the required standard may be assessed as Not Satisfactory. You will receive feedback on your assessment through Canvas and resubmission instructions via email. You must resubmit within two weeks of this notification. You may re-submit an assessment task only once. Please refer to the assessment brief or rubric for full assessment criteria. All assessment documents are available on the course Canvas page through MyRMIT.
AT1: Post production plan
You are required to produce a plan for the post-production for your Individual project, including a list of resources, a schedule and a budget. You should meet with your teacher to confirm that they are satisfied with the individual project you have chosen to complete this assessment.
Due week 5
AT2: Post production reports
You are required to complete report on your Work in Progress (WIP) meetings, the final budget including your logged hours and evaluate the post production process of your individual project. This report will be in reference to the plan you devised in Assessment Task 1.
Due week 14
AT3: Knowledge Assessment
This short-answer assessment task is three of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. This knowledge assessment will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of planning and managing film and media post production
Due week 15
Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
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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