Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce video art

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: VART6280C

Course Title: Experiment with techniques to produce video art

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4322 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact : Dale Nason

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9438

Course Contact Email:dale.nason@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

None

This course is delivered in conjunction with GRAP5306.

Course Description

In this course you will explore and experiment with techniques used to create video art. This involves developing the skills and knowledge required to use video equipment proficiently and to extend the medium creatively.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVDIG402A Experiment with techniques to produce video art

Element:

1.Develop proficiency with a range of video art techniques and media

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to video art based on capabilities of techniques already used

1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects

1.3 Extend the capabilities of video art techniques through experimentation

1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media

Element:

3.Organise video art resources

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work

3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for video art resources

3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work

3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished video art

3.5 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety or other workplace requirements

Element:

5.Evaluate own video artwork

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution

5.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development

5.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Element:

4.Realise finished video art

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Create video art using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation

4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of video art

4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it

Element:

2.Develop ideas for video art

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Discuss creative and other goals of proposed video art with others

2.2 Research , adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements

2.3 Apply knowledge of different video art techniques to inform ideas

2.4 Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other

2.5 Consider the professional potential and other criteria of work when developing ideas

2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others


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

Learning activities will take place in a studio and computer laboratory using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.

In class activities will include:

• demonstrations and presentations by teacher
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• review and revision
• peer learning
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• evaluation & critique including feedback & assessment

Out of class activities will include:

• independent project based work
• online tutorials and activities
• independent research
• site visits
• social & other networking


Teaching Schedule

Session Week beginning Description Learning elements
CUVDIG402A
Video art
Learning elements
BSBDES402A
Interpret a brief

 
1 14 July ’Video Art’ intro - Video interview
- conduct interview with other

’Interpret a Brief’ intro - Juice/Smoothie cup
- collaborative research document
 
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

2.1
2 21 July Video interview
- edit interview material
- intro to iMovie & content mgmnt

Music Video (brief delivery Session 13)
- introduction to seeking music ’with permission’

Juice/Smoothie cup
- collaborative research document review
- BRIEF DELIVERY
 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2
3.1

3 28 July Video interview
- edit interview material
- use of music (discussion & tutorial)
- titling and other elements

Juice/Smoothie cup
- first designs, idea & content generation

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  

4 4 August Video interview
- Formative Assessment: SUBMISSION of Interview movie file
- deliver ’BRUNSWICK STORY’ brief

Juice/Smoothie cup
- develop designs into client ready mockups (stage #1)
 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  

5 11 August Video interview
- develop ’BRUNSWICK STORY’ concept

Juice/Smoothie cup
- Formative Assessment: SUBMIT Juice Smoothie cup version #1 designs for client feedback

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  

6 18 August *** FIRST FOLIO week ***

Video interview
- Summative Assessment: Presentation of folio pages (Movie #1 screen grabs)

Juice/Smoothie cup
- present client ready mockups (stage #1) as folio page
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4  

7 25 August Video interview
- BRUNSWICK STORY production
- Formative Assessment: Brunswick Story plan presentation

Juice/Smoothie cup
- design development

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

8 1 September Video interview
- BRUNSWICK STORY production

Juice/Smoothie cup
- design development 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

9 8 September Video interview
- BRUNSWICK STORY production

Juice/Smoothie cup FINAL SUBMISSION.
- Summative Assessment: Juice Smoothie cup design

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

10 15 September

(week beginning 22 Sept
is NO attendance)
Video interview
- BRUNSWICK STORY production

Juice/Smoothie cup
- CLIENT FEEDBACK
& DECISION ON FINAL PRODUCTION VERSION

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  

FINAL WEEK: BSBDES402A
Interpret a brief


1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
 

11 29 September Video interview FINAL SUBMISSION
- Summative Assessment: Interview - Brunswick Story
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
 
12 6 October *** FOLIO UPDATE week ***

Video Interview
- present Brunswick Story Screen grabs as folio page

Juice/Smoothie cup
- present FINAL designs as folio page
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  
13 13 October

Video
- MUSIC VIDEO BRIEF PRESENTATION
- Formative Assessment: Music Video proposal & storyboard

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 
14 20 October Video
- MUSIC VIDEO production
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 
15 27 October Video
- MUSIC VIDEO production
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 
16 3 November Video
- MUSIC VIDEO production
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 
17 11 November Video production & FINAL SUBMISSION
- Summative Assessment: MUSIC VIDEO
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3

 
18 18 November *** FINAL FOLIO week ***

Video
- MUSIC VIDEO present screen grabs as folio page
5.1, 5.2, 5.3  
19 25 November Final submissions 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  
20 1 December Final Assessment week 5.1, 5.2, 5.3  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None required


References

You are advised to look at the course myRMIT Studies (Blackboard) for ongoing updated information.


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.
You will also have access of the library resources.
The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills. The assessment tasks are:
1. Video production project - process 50%
2. Video production project - final 50%

An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.


Assessment Tasks

Tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.

Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks and you should engage in all formative tasks.
These combined courses have 4 Formative & 4 Summative Tasks in total. That is 2 per course (see below). All these must be completed/submitted. Each Summative task has an allocated percentage of the total final grade.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.

Formative Tasks:
Video Art
Session 4: Interview movie file
Session 13: Music Video proposal & storyboard
Interpret a Brief
Session 5: Juice Smoothie cup version #1
Session 7: Brunswick Story plan presentation

Summative Assessment Tasks Totalling 100% of Final Graded Assessment:
Video Art
Session 11: Interview - Brunswick Story - 50%
Session 17: Music Video - 50%
Interpret a Brief
Session 6: Presentation of folio pages - 20%
Session 9: Juice Smoothie cup design - 80%

 

 

At the completion of the course, grading will be offered in addition to, and after, competency based assessment.

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment are:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction.
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
NYC - Not Yet Competent


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.

Other Information

Attendance
The major aspect of your learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity for success.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback 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.

Special consideration, appeals and discipline


Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e-Submission process. Information regarding the e-Submission process can be located

e-submission

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

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