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

Film and television specialisation requires you to develop an effective, industry-related range of skills. This unit builds on and advances basic understandings, skills and principles delivered in KPB101 or KPB150. An introduction to the skills of sound and lighting complements the earlier core skills of camera, editing, directing and producing, and the unit concentrates on the basics of telling a coherent story through the medium of video.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to enhance your creative, technical and organisational abilities in the areas of screen storytelling and communication.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1.Apply concepts and aesthetics of single camera narrative production
2.Produce structured and organised narratives on screen
3.Apply relevant skills in writing, directing and producing
4.Operate sound, lighting, camera and editing equipment appropriate for single camera production
5.Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts (individually and in groups).

Content

The unit addresses content such as:
- different styles of storytelling techniques in short-form screen productions
- key concepts relating to single camera fictional cinematography, editing, producing, lighting and field sound recording
- production skills in the five specialisations common to the major fields of media production: direction, camera, sound, editing, and producing
- techniques in the areas of story telling and writing, directing, camera and lighting, sound recording and digital non-linear editing

A full content schedule is distributed in Week One of Semester.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is taught in a team teaching mode through the five production specialisations. You will attend lectures on storytelling and writing, producing, direction, camera, sound and editing and engage in practical tutorial sessions in each of the five specialisations. You will work individually to analyse screen stories, to develop script ideas and production strategies, and in groups to create screen projects in order to practice and develop your conceptual and technical skills.

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 throughout the semester during tutorials and discussions, particularly after screenings. Weight: 0%

Due to the practical nature of this unit and the importance to yourself and other students of developing individual skills, you are required to attend all workshop/ tutorial classes.

Assessment name: Script Proposal Development
Description: You will submit an individual script proposal for a short (3-5min) narrative video.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 5
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early Semester

Assessment name: Oral Presentation
Description: You will pitch an idea for a short (3-5min) narrative video.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 5
Weight: 15%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Narrative Video Production
Description: Produce and deliver a short (3-5min) fictional narrative video.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Late 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

There is no set text for this unit. Heads of Department will inform you of recommended materials.

Recommended References

Cooper, P. and Dancyger, K (2005) (3rd ed.) Writing the Short Film. Focal Press.

Gloman, C & Letorneau, T. (2005) Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production, Focal Press

McKee, R (1997) Story, HarperEntertainment

Mollison, M. (2003) (2nd ed.) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide. Allen & Unwin.

Seger, L (1994) (2nd ed.) Making A Good Script Great, Samuel French

Wheeler, P. (2001) Digital Cinematography, Focal Press

In this unit, you may incur costs associated with such things as: - additional equipment and materials (e.g. tapes) not already provided for by QUT; travel to locations and accommodation; art direction, costumes and makeup; music composition and copyright clearances; payment for actors; and catering.

Risk assessment statement

Every project is different and the risks are unique to that project. When working on Film & Television productions you are required to provide appropriate Risk Assessments of your projects prior to receiving equipment. The risk assessment should look at the scope of the project and document responses to possible scenarios that might be encountered. The prevention and avoidance of the risks should keep in mind; ELIMINATION of the risk, SUBSTITUTION of the risk, ISOLATION of the risk, ENGINEERING to remove the risk, ADMINISTRATION of the risk and the use of PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.


Note
that if, in your considered opinion, there is a potential for an accident to occur, the activity should be abandoned and advice sought from specialists, supervisors or lecturers. It should be noted that even if this Risk Assessment has been done and/or advice and consultation has been sought from lecturers or other consultants, the liability for risk management still rests, in the final instance, with the students responsible for the project.

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.

Film and Television Project Risk Assessment Forms and an accompanying Project Risk Assessment Guideline should be accessed and downloaded at the KPB105 Blackboard site.

RESPONSIBILITY:


Equipment faults and damage must be reported to Equipment Loans Centre (ELC) 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 authorisation 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