Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6319C
Course Title: Shoot material for screen productions
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4327 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4015
Course Contact Email:stephen.skok@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:
Alex
Joseski
aleksander.joseski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
N/A
Course Description
Teacher:
Alex Joseski
aleksander.joseski@rmit.edu.au
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions |
Element: |
3 Set up Lighting |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess the quality of light and determine the amount required |
Element: |
1 Prepare for Shoots |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in pre-production briefings for production and post-production requirements |
Element: |
2 Set up on Location |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine camera positions and appropriate composition for shots |
Element: |
4 Manipulate Cables and Camera Positions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Participate in meetings and rehearsals |
Element: |
5 Wrap up the Shoot |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check and pack equipment safely |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 3:
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/LitandNum/ACSF/Pages
Details of Learning Activities
- Class exercises to review discussions and tutorials
- Practicaldemonstrations in studio
- Workshops
- Group projects
- Peer learning
- Group discussion
- Research
- Independent project based work
- Simulated workplaces
Teaching Schedule
Week | Content | Assessment tasks | Elements |
1 | overview of principles of lighting, camera work, framing and crew roles | 1 | |
2 | Camera workshop - Getting to know and handle an ENG camera including functions, set-up and key concepts | 1,2 | |
3 | Camera workshop - Exterior filming and Tripods | 2,3,4,5 | |
4 | Checklist exercise and pre production planning for 30m second genre 1-shot genre piece |
Task 1 Camera and Tripod operations |
2,3,4,5 |
5 | Natural light - 30 second video shoot (to be filmed during class hours around the vicinity of RMIT) |
Task 2 30-45 second video shoot |
2,3,4,5 |
6 | Lighting workshop |
Task 3 Essential knowledge quiz |
2,3,4,5 |
7 | Audio Concepts and camera Set-up | 2,3,4,5 | |
8 | Audio concepts and camera Set-up | 1,2 | |
9 | Audio Workshop | Task 4 Audio Piece to camera formative task | 1 |
10 | Pre-production for chase video including planning and documentation | 2,3,4,5 | |
11 |
Chase video filming Week 1 Begins IN CLASS HOURS |
Task 5 chase video | 2,3,4,5 |
12 | Chase video filming Week 2 Begins
IN CLASS HOURS |
Task 5 chase video | 1 |
13 |
Peer Evaluation of Chase video Dailies and feedback |
Task 6 essential knowledge quiz #2 |
|
14 | Documentary Filming workshop | 1, 2,3,4, | |
15 | Drama filming workshop | 1, 2,3,4, | |
16 | class overview and feedback | 1, 2,3,4,5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online learning resources will be posted on the server. |
References
Other Resources
You will require a hard drive (at least 1TB) and headphones.Do not purchase a dedicated hard drive until further information in class.
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 and will include:
- Camera and Tripod Operations
- video shoot
- Audio Piece to Camera
- Essential knowledge quiz
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in the course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. you will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment tasks;
Task 1
Camera and Tripod operations Due week 4
Task 2
30-45 second video shoot Due week 5
Task 3
Essential knowledge quiz Due week 6
Task 4 Audio Piece to camera formative task Due week 9
Task 5 Chase video Due week 11 &12
Task 6
Essential knowledge quiz #2 Due week 14
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Results used in this course are as follows:
CA. Competency Achieved
NYC. Not yet competent
DNS. Did not submit
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
Special Consideration - 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 see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
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.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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