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

The ability to research, write and conduct critical analyses are essential undergraduate skills and creative projects require the attributes of a contemporary researcher. By first familiarising students in the general skill set of academic research this unit will then apply this knowledge to specific tasks required as part of the project planning that goes into film, television and new media practices and productions across the three years of the FTVNM course.

Aims

This unit aims to address the essential knowledge and skills required for critical academic research and academic writing. It will familiarise you with how research skills can be applied to creative practice, and prepare you for the professional practices required in project management of creative works.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Identify and discuss the role of project planning in the realisation of creative projects.
2. Appraise, through research, the project implications of the range of creative concepts that you might undertake in subsequent BFA FTVNM production units.
3. Critically reflect on a range of creative projects and the necessary problem solving relevant to the development of your professional identity.
4. Apply written communication skills for Film and Television taking into account academic writing conventions.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• Critical analysis commensurate with undergraduate learning and literacy standards.


• The skills necessary to conduct rigorous research, project planning and management.


• The unit intends to marshal these skills for the planning and execution of specific film, TV and new media production as carried out in the FTVNM course.


• Analysis of creative projects that can also be applied in professional production contexts.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit fosters independent and self-managed student learning supported by workshops and seminars and in collaboration with the independent teaching and learning services offered through QUT library. Workshops and seminars will accompany self-paced learning and be conducted across the library's interactive learning facilities and FTVNM class spaces.

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 the demonstrations and discussions throughout the semester.
Weight: 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will be awarded a final grade on a scale of 1 - 7.

Assessment name: Test
Description: (Summative) Completion of online academic literacy modules.
Relates to objectives: 4
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early Semester

Assessment name: Essay
Description: (Summative) . A critical analysis that demonstrates comprehension and application of academic literacy and writing conventions.
Relates to objectives: 1, 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project Report
Description: (Summative). Project brief on drama OR documentary OR transmedia creative project. A 'style document' that demonstrates creative contextualisation and essential project planning required commensurate with the creative projects to be pursued in early FTVNM production units.
Relates to objectives: 2,3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End 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

Studywell - QUT Library

Cite-Write QUT

Risk assessment statement

There are no out-of-ordinary risks for this unit.

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: 20-Feb-2013