Course Title: Assist with a basic camera shoot
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: VART6292C
Course Title: Assist with a basic camera shoot
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology
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
Teacher: Mark Langley
Phone: (03) 9925 4355
Email: mark.langley@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 learn the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate vision / video cameras and lighting for screen based media production. Camera assistants are expected to work under the direction of a qualified camera operator, and may, on occasions, be responsible for operating cameras.
This unit is delivered and assessed in conjunction with CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions and CUFBRD402A Vision mix television productions, which focus on the skills and knowledge required to participate in teamwork during the production of screen based media contextualized to the focus of the Audiovisual Technology program.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot |
Element: |
1. Prepare for camera shoots. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Assist with camera set up on location |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3. Set up Lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
4. Shoot video |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Element: |
5. Wrap up the shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
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
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. |
CUFCAM201A Assist with a Basic Camera Shoot |
CUFCAM301A Shoot Material for Screen Productions |
CUFBRD402A Vision Mix Television Productions |
|
Class # |
Elements |
Elements |
Elements | |
Class 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 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 Element 3
|
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 Element 2
|
Class 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/ Phot Storyboard preparation |
Element 2 Element 3 |
Element 1 1.4 Element 2 |
Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
Class 3 | Mixing and TD /practice runs Photo Storyboard 1&2 |
Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 2 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.3, 1.4 |
Class 4 | Photo Storyboard 3 & 4 |
Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 2 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.3, 1.4 |
Class 5 |
Photo Storyboard Productions continuation De Brief Photo Storyboards. View Variety interview programs from previous years. |
Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5,2.6 Element 3 |
Class 6 | Rehearsals of projects 1& 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 7 | Rehearsals of projects 1& 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 8 |
Variety Interview shoot 1 Variety Interview shoot 2
|
Element 1 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 9 | Variety Interview shoot 2 continued Variety Interview shoot 3 | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 10 | Variety Interview Shoot 4 and playbacks | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 |
Element 1 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 Element 5 Element 6 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 2 Element 3 |
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
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.
Complete pre-production and camera shoot / production for a range of television productions.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course..
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 3/4/5
2. Set up for & Vision Mix Photo Storyboard. Due week 3/4/5
3. Production of Variety Interview Rundown sheet & Planning documents. (Group work) Due week 8/9/10
Summative Assessment
1. Set up for & Vision Mix Variety Interview. Due week 8/9/10
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:
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
The major learning experience involves theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
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 go to Academic Integrity
Work Placement: It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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