Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

It is important in contemporary society, where much of our information is delivered via the electronic media, that you be trained in the basic skills and techniques involved in Film & Television Production. As the contemporary mediascape simultaneously converges and diversifies technologically and in market applications there is a growing demand for new content with correlating skill sets in media production. Drawing on production processes and methodologies established in film, video and television, this unit will introduce students to content production both generated and outputted through new media technologies ranging from; mobile phones, iPods, Web pages, You-Tube, DVD authoring and emergent media. This includes the roles and responsibilities of production teams, production management, design and practice.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required in producing diverse multi platform content, whether it be video, graphic or audio based. Skills, knowledge and approaches will be drawn from the fields of script writing, pre-production, production management, direction, camera, sound and editing. You will be required to work in groups with other students to produce the various projects.

Objectives

1. Understand and apply the basic elements of design in each of the major production disciplines, production management, direction, camera, sound and editing.
2. Apply foundational skills necessary to meet the level of production expertise required in subsequent production related units.
3. Utilise a working knowledge of the terminology, processes, and equipment used in media production.
4. Employ the necessary technical skills associated with complex media equipment.
5. Appreciate the need to constantly update your own knowledge of equipment as it changes after your graduation.
6. Be an effective communicator in a variety of professional contexts (individual and group).

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
Introduction to Film and Television Concepts and Film and Television Production, including:
Directing; Cinematography; Script Writing; Production Managing; Editing Aesthetics and Techniques; Sound Recording and Sound Design.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and group work. In tutorials, included is hands-on work relating to the operation of the digital camera; working in crew roles on set; digital non-linear editing; audio recording and editing; script and editing consultations and problem solving for video projects

In order to benefit fully from the learning opportunities provided, you are strongly encouraged to:

• attend lectures delivered by a team of lecturers with specialist skills, on the theoretical, technical and design aspects of each of the major production specialities.


• attend tutorials and to practise as directed, so that you are appropriately skilled to work independently and within your groups.


• work cooperatively in groups.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and from a panel of lecturers at assignment screenings throughout the semester. Weight: 0%

Grading Scale - You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale

Assessment name: Oral Discourse
Description: Self reflective narrative presentation.
Relates to objectives: 6
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early semester

Assessment name: Performance-Exhibition-Demonst
Description: Video Project One to include Storyboard, Shotlist, and a 30 second edited narrative video.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early/Mid semester

Assessment name: Creative Work
Description: Video Project 2 - to include a Project Proposal, shotlist, and Schedule and a 3-5 minute edited non-fiction Video Project in the style of a factual insert item.
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3,4 and 5
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: End of semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Recommended References

Mollison, M. (2003) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.

Bordwell, D. and Thompson, K. (1993) (4th Ed) Film Art, An Introduction. London: McGraw-Hill.

Thompson, R. (1995) Grammar of the Edit.Oxford: Focal Press.

Katz, S. D. (1991) Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing From Concept to Screen. Studio City, CA: Focal Press.

Rabiger, M. (2nd Ed) (1997) Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics. Boston: Focal Press.

Risk assessment statement

QUT takes its obligations to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 very seriously. You as a student, must also meet your obligations under the Act. This can be done in different ways, but you are obliged to take action to manage exposure to risk.

There are Regulations, Advisory Standards and Industry Codes of Practice, to meet your obligations under the Act you must comply with these. You must take reasonable precautions and exercise proper diligence in making sure the risk is managed.

Students have an obligation to exercise care when operating equipment and to follow instructions as to the safe operation of the equipment, safe manual handling and the use of safety devices and personal protective equipment.

STUDENTS WORKING ON FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED FOR THAT PROJECT AND THAT IT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBER.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Equipment faults and damage must be reported to Technical Services staff as soon as possible.
Students are responsible for ensuring equipment is secure and at no risk of damage. Action will be taken against anyone responsible for wilful damage or theft of QUT property.

SECURITY:

Z6, the hub offers 24 hour swipe card access. Consequently, the equipment you use there, your personal possessions and your personal safety are at risk unless everyone complies with the security regulations pertaining to this facility. Admission is by your own student card only. Do not let anyone in on your card unless prior authorization has been given by the Discipline Head. Under no circumstance should you give your student card to anyone else. These rules will be strictly enforced and anyone who breaks them will be subject to harsh disciplinary action by the university.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 28-Mar-2013