Course Title: Direct television programs and segments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: VART5929C
Course Title: Direct television programs and segments
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4197 - Certificate IV in Creative Industries
Course Contact : Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Andrew Harrison
Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
The competency VART5929C Direct television programs and segments is taught alongside PERF5064C Implement lighting designs
Course Description
Television producers and directors who work on programs with a clearly defined format apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit.
Directors are responsible for directing the crew, as well as program guests, interviewees or any member of the public being filmed for programs. Even though directors act with a fair degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team. In general they report to an executive producer, news editor or program producer.
In some circumstances, the role of director and producer may be combined.
The competency VART5929C Direct television programs and segments is taught alongside PERF5064C Implement lighting designs
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments |
Element: |
1 Undertake pre-production |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine program format, location and requirements in consultation with relevant personnel. |
Element: |
2 Direct program segments |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3 Direct programs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Oversee camera and sound check and rehearsal of shots. |
Element: |
4 Review programs. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Debrief with relevant personnel about how well programs achieved creative and technical goals. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to apply creative directing techniques to a range of media productions.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities will consist of
• demonstrations
• workshops
• practical exercises
• productions
• discussions
• screenings
• reading set texts
• research
• planning and development of directing assessments
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading, study, practice and screenings
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 | Class Content | Assessment | Elements |
Week 1 1A-08/02/11 1B- 10/02/11 |
• Orientation to the course • Introduction to resources, assessments and course expectations • Screening – previous students work • TV Studio OH&S and operational procedures • Introduction to TV crews roles – lighting, floor manager, camera operator, sound recording, auto cue, staging • Introduction to Pedestal Camera’s – focus, framing, exposure, tilt, pan, track, dolly • Introduction to directing screen talent • Introduction to directing floor crew • Introduction to studio lighting Includes – class exercises and discussion |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production handed out. Due weeks 6 and 7 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2 CUFLGT401A- 1,2 |
Week 2 1A-15/02/11 1B- 17/02/11 |
• Revision of week 1 • Continue studio orientation and production roles • Introduction to the control room – director, vision mixer, audio panel, VTR’s, monitors, Inscriber (text and graphics), CCU. • Studio floor operation – camera’s, mics, lighting, staging • Class Exercise – directing screen talent, camera operators, studio lighting, audio mixer and vision mixer • Initiate formation of production groups |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production handed out. Due weeks 13 to 16 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2 |
Week 3 1A-22/02/11 1B- 24/02/11 |
• Revision of week 2 • Introduction to lighting planning, safe operation and production technique • OH&S operation and procedures • Types of lighting • Aims of lighting • Three point lighting • Designing lighting plans • Class Exercise – creating lighting moods • Finalise formation of production groups |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production – Production Groups finalised Assignment 3: Lighting written test due week 11 |
CUFDRT401A- 1 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 4 1A- 01/03/11 1B- 03/03/11 |
• Revision of week 3 • TV Studio communication protocols and directors role • Set up, test and operate lighting – floor lights, studio lights • Class Exercise – Camera, vision mixing, control room, studio floor integration • Assignment 1 – group production meeting and tutor consultation |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production – Finalise group shooting order. Due: Groups 1&2 week 6 Groups 3&4 week 7 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2 |
Week 5 1A- 08/03/11 1B- 10/03/11 |
• Revision of week 4 • Assignment 1 – project rehearsal • Groups to alternate – control room, studio floor, lighting • Assignment 1 – group production meeting and tutor consultation |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production. Due: Groups 1&2 week 6 Groups 3&4 week 7 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3 |
Week 6 1A- 15/03/11 1B- 17/03/11 |
• Assignment 1 – shoot • Group 1 shoot – group 3 crew, group 4 assist, group 2 backup • Group 2 shoot – group 4 crew, group 3 assist, group 1 backup |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production. Group 1&2 shoot Group 3&4 crew |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 7 1A- 22/03/11 1B- 24/03/11 |
• Assignment 1 – shoot • Group 3 shoot – group 1 crew, group 2 assist, group 4 backup • Group 4 shoot – group 2 crew, group 1 assist, group 3 backup |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production. Group 3&4 shoot Group 1&2 crew |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 8 1A- 29/03/11 1B- 31/03/11 |
• Screening and review of Assignment 1 • Interview program – • Lighting for an interview • Director protocols and practice • Control room and studio floor practice • Class Exercise – direct and lighting an interview program • Assignment 2 – group production meeting and consultation |
Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production. Results and feedback |
CUFDRT401A- 2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,4 |
Week 9 1A- 05/04/11 1B- 07/04/11 |
• Revision of week 8 • Green Screen (Chroma Key) for TV programs – • Lighting for a variety/game show/interview program(s) • Director protocols and practice • Control room and studio floor practice • Class Exercise – direct and lighting a green screened TV program • Assignment 2 – group production meeting and consultation |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production due weeks 13 to 16 Assignment 3: Lighting written test due week 11 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 10 1A- 12/04/10 1B- 14/04/10 |
• Revision of week 9 • Live music program – • Lighting for a live music program • Director protocols and practice • Control room and studio floor practice • Class Exercise – direct and lighting a live music program • Assignment 2 – group production meeting and consultation |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production due weeks 13 to 16 Finalise group shooting order Assignment 3: Lighting written test due next week |
CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 11 1A- 19/04/11 |
• Lighting written test • Assignment 2 – project rehearsal • Groups to alternate – control room, studio floor, lighting |
Assignment 3: Lighting written test due Assignment 2: Magazine style program production due weeks 13 to 16 Group shooting order finalised |
CUFDRT401A- 1 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
MID SEMESTER BREAK - 21 to 27 APRIL |
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Week 11 1B- 28/04/11 |
• Lighting written test • Assignment 2 – project rehearsal • Groups to alternate – control room, studio floor, lighting |
Assignment 3: Lighting written test due Assignment 2: Magazine style program production due weeks 13 to 16 Group shooting order finalised |
CUFDRT401A- 1 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 12 1A- 03/05/11 1B- 05/05/11 |
• Assignment 2 – project rehearsal • Groups to alternate – control room, studio floor, lighting |
Assignment 3: Lighting written test results and feedback Assignment 2: Magazine style program production due weeks 13 to 16 |
CUFDRT401A- 1,3 CUFLGT401A- 1,2 |
Week 13 1A- 10/05/11 1B- 12/05/11 |
• Assignment 2 – shoot • Group 1 shoot – group 3 crew, group 2 and 4 assistant crew and screen talent • Group 1 – review and feedback of Assignment 2 |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production: Group 1 shoot | CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 14 1A- 17/05/11 1B- 19/05/11 |
• Assignment 2 – shoot • Group 2 shoot – group 4 crew, group 1 and 3 assistant crew and screen talent • Group 2 – review and feedback of Assignment 2 |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production: Group 2 shoot | CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 15 1A- 24/05/11 1B- 26/05/11 |
• Assignment 2 – shoot • Group 3 shoot – group 1 crew, group 2 and 4 assistant crew and screen talent • Group 3 – review and feedback of Assignment 2 |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production: Group 3 shoot | CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 16 1A- 31/05/11 1B- 02/06/11 |
• Assignment 2 – shoot • Group 4 shoot – group 2 crew, group 1 and 3 assistant crew and screen talent • Group 4 – review and feedback of Assignment 2 |
Assignment 2: Magazine style program production: Group 4 shoot | CUFDRT401A- 1,2,3,4 CUFLGT401A- 1,2,3,4 |
Week 17 | Assessment and review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mollison, M 2004, Producing videos: A Complete Guide (2nd Ed), Allen and Unwin, Australia |
References
Curvy, I 2010, Directing and Producing For Television (4th Ed), Focal Press, USA (available in the library) |
Other Resources
• Portable Hard Drive – Firewire 800
• USB Stick or passport drive
• HDV/DV Tapes
• Production documents on Creative Industries blackboard
• Creative Industries Production Guide
• Creative Industries Safety Checklist
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.
This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with implement lighting designs- CUFLGT401A.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
# Assessment Task Value Due Date
1 Assignment 1: Still picture multi camera production Week 6 & 7
- Pre-production and Group Collaboration 10%
- Completed Take 1 10%
- Completed Take 2 10%
- Crew/Talent Collaboration 5%
2 Assignment 2: Magazine/Variety style program production Weeks 13 to 16
- Pre-production and Group Collaboration 15%
- Completed Take 1 20%
- Completed Take 2 20%
- Crew/Talent Collaboration 10%
Total 100%
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
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
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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