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

Students seeking employment in the media production industries require knowledge and experience in Multi-camera Television Studio Production. This unit introduces Multi-camera Television Production techniques, building on skills already developed in the prerequisite units.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with an understanding of the workings of Multi-camera Television Studio Production. You will develop practical production skills as crew members on a Multi-camera Television Studio Production.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Understand the technical and industry standards in Television Studio Production.
2. Apply creative ideas within the context of a production brief.
3. Contribute to the creation of multi-camera television production content by developing specialist practical skills within a production team.
4. Understand ways in which new media can support the comprehensive exploitation of commercial opportunities ("a 360 degree view") for Multi-camera Television Productions.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• the principles and technology of Television Production.


• the design and practice of directing, editing, camera and sound within a television studio.


• forms of television studio production and new media as they apply to the industry.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is taught through a combination of lectures, master classes and tutorials, in a team teaching mode, developing production specialisations that are common to the major fields of media production.

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
Description: Self, peer and staff feedback into all assessment activity:
1. Professional Plan - provides an opportunity for self reflection and staff feedback on developing skills, content and process.
2. Laboratory/ Practical - during studio and tutorial sessions you will receive formative assessment in the form of: Discussion and feedback on concepts and design of your multi-camera television productions. Solving any problems experienced during practice and production. Feedback on any exercises worked during practice and production.
3. Creative Work (Exhibition) - The productions will be screened at an open forum where staff will offer feedback on all aspects of production. You are encouraged to attend these screenings and participate in discussions about your work.
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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale

Assessment name: Professional Plans
Description: (Summative and formative)
You will develop a document and associated visual and audio materials that would support a production application (to a broadcaster or government funding agency) that demonstrates a 360 degree strategy for the comprehensive commercial exploitation via new media of your Multi-camera Television Production (outlined below in the following assessment items).
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: (Summative)
You will demonstrate your individual technical / professional skills as a crew member on a Multi-camera Television Production.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End Semester

Assessment name: Creative Work
Description: (Summative)
A Multi-camera Television Production.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
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

There is no required text in this unit.

Recommended References

Bordwell, D. and Thompson, K. (2001) Film Art: An Introduction, McGraw-Hill, New York.

Millerson, G. (1999) Lighting for Television and Film, Focal Press, Oxford.

Mollison, M. (2003) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide, AFTRS, Sydney.

Ward, P. (1997) Multi-Camera Camerawork, Focal Press, Oxford.

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. You 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.

AS A STUDENT WORKING ON FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, YOU 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. You 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.

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