Course Title: Vision mix television productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: VART5971C
Course Title: Vision mix television productions
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mark Langley
Phone: (03) 99254355
Email: mark.langley@rmit.edu.au
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
There are no pre-requisites.
Course Description
In this course you will set up and operate a vision mixing console in a television studio and produce two multi-camera television productions. Working collaboratively with members of small groups you will also set up the studio and cameras as well as audio and lighting equipment. The course will include preparatory work such as storyboarding and script preparation.
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot and CUFCAM301A Shoot Material for Screen Productions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions |
Element: |
1. Prepare a script or production schedule for vision mixing. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements and recommend creative solutions where appropriate. |
Element: |
2. Set up for vision mixing |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select vision mixing methods to achieve creative and technical output for productions. |
Element: |
3. Mix vision |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure that actions throughout productions are correctly identified on scripts or production schedules. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Set up and operate a vision mixing console in a television studio and produce two multi-camera television productions.
- Set up studio cameras, audio and lighting equipment.
- Prapare storyboards and scripts
- Work cpllaboratively with production teams.
Details of Learning Activities
Will include a range of
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• independent project based work
• online research
• group discussion
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Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design work and preparation of Rundown Sheets.
Teaching Schedule
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. |
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Week | Class content | Elements |
Week 1 | Introduction to Vision Mixing /Setting up and operating studio pedestals/Basic camera controls/ Analyse ‘Photo Story Board project from course guide and watch videos of Photo Story Board Productions. Studio Production Roles/ Creating the ‘Rundown’ Sheet and scripts/Introduction to the control room/Introduction to Sound mixing for TV/Introduction to vision mixing/What’s a CCU?/ What does the Router do? How do I call a Television production when I am the Directors assistant? Following a ‘Program Run In.doc’ AAA |
Mix TV 2 Set up for vision mixing. 1 Prepare a script or production schedule for vision mixing. Operate 2 Prepare for vision system operation |
Week 2 |
Vision Mixing and Technical direction Revise setting up and operating pedestals/Basic camera controls/Revise the control room inc. Sound mixing/vision mixing mixer. Mixing and TD /practice runs Introduction to Pipeline and editshare. |
Mix TV 2 & 3 Mix vision. Operate 1 Participate in technical or creative run through & 2 |
Week 3 | Mixing and TD /practice runs Photo Storyboard 1&2 |
Mix TV 2, 3 Operate 1, 2 & 3 Operate vision Systems. & 4 Shut down and disassemble the equipment |
Week 4 | Photo Storyboard 3 & 4 De Brief Photo Storyboards. View Variety interview programs from previous years. Pre planning Variety Interviews/interview lighting / Using studio plans for set design and planning lighting |
Mix TV. 1 Operate. 1 - 4 |
Week 5 | Studio planning group projects Mixing, Technical and Camera skills Rehearsals of projects 1& 2 |
Mix TV. 2 Operate. 1 - 4 |
Week 6 | Rehearsals of projects 3& 4 |
Mix TV. 1 Operate. 1 - 4 |
Week 7 | Variety Interview shoot 1 Variety Interview shoot 2 |
Mix TV. 2,3 Operate. 1 - 4 |
Week 8 | Variety Interview shoot 3 Variety Interview shoot 4 |
Mix TV. 2,3 Operate. 1 - 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mollison, M., 2010, Producing Videos, ‘A Complete Guide’ 3rd Ed, Allen and Unwin, Sydney |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
• a pen and notepaper
• a laptop computer
Overview of Assessment
Complete pre-production and production tasks and vision mix a multicamera television production.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
You will be assessed using the following methods:
Formative Assessment
1. Production of Photo Storyboard Rundown sheet. Due week 3/4
2. Set up for & Vision Mix Photo Storyboard. Due week 3/4
3. Production of Variety Interview Rundown sheet & Planning documents. Due week 7/8
Summative Assessment
1. Set up for & Vision Mix Variety Interview. Due week 7/8
This is an assessment of the learner’s ability to apply a variety of skills and knowledge relating to the installation, alignment and testing of a sound system
For further details on the assessments and information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this course are as follows:
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
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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