Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

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

Rationale

Contemporary editing, audio and vision operational skills require technical understandings and competencies. This demonstration based unit will provide students with an introduction to the technical dimensions supporting audio visual productions and will utilise Editing laboratories, TV Studio and Studio Control room, cameras and sound recording equipment.

Aims

This unit aims to familiarise you with technical AV systems and processes. It will provide you with the operational skills required to operate Avid and other Technical Production including waveform monitors, CCU, vision switching, lighting desk, audio desk, and the operation of camera and sound recording equipment. It will also provide vocational knowledge relevant to contemporary broadcasting and AV productions, and prepare you for professional practices required in technical environments.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a practical understanding of the basic technical processes behind AV production
equipment and environments.
2. Identify and discuss the roles and responsibilities of key technical roles and positions.
3. Identify and perform basic roles in post-production and production settings.
4. Apply and discuss fundamental Occupational Health and Safety knowledge and application in FTV settings.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
Technical and operational requirements pertinent to professional film, television and new media production. The procedures and knowledge obtained in this unit will ensure a technical competency with the equipment underpinning the FTVNM production course.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will be taught through demonstrations and discussions. All demonstrations will occur in appropriate technical and professional workplaces within the Film, TV and New Media discipline. As appropriate, the demonstrations will be conducted by a combination of technical support officers and teaching staff.

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.
Learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 0%

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Summative assessment will be based on a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Summative assessment comprises the following two items. In order to pass the unit you must complete both items at a Satisfactory level.

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: (Formative and Summative) In class demonstration of professional, practical or creative skills, dispositions and knowledge.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Weekly

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: (Summative) This will consist of weekly tests. The tests will consist of multiple choice and short written answer based on the content specific to the Avid or Technical Production class you are allocated to that week.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Weekly

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

Kennedy, A. (2011) Editing with Avid Media Composer 5. Peachpit: Berkeley.

Risk assessment statement

The production environments in which the classes will be conducted require strict adherence to all OH&S guidelines and policies pursuant to the particular site. A universal policy applying to all students is the wearing of solid and covered footwear.

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: 25-Mar-2013