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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with a practical introduction to field cameras and associated equipment, and to the television studio and control room. This includes equipment, procedures, personnel, and associated software. Students develop, through practice, an understanding of the components of television production, camera operation, video-editing, programming and presentation and use these skills to prepare a range of audio/visual materials.
Must pass 1 unit from BRO5111
Unit was previously coded BRO4211
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, practical exercises and feedback following formal instruction.
GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for Undifferentiated Pass/Fail units inc. practical units or work-integrated learning
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Exercise ^ | Studio Production Techniques |
| Assignment | Camera Operation and Editing |
| Creative Work | Short documentary with no scripted narration |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit provides students with a practical introduction to field cameras and associated equipment, and to the television studio and control room. This includes equipment, procedures, personnel, and associated software. Students develop, through practice, an understanding of the components of television production, camera operation, video-editing, programming and presentation and use these skills to prepare a range of audio/visual materials.
Students will undertake practicum during the hours laid down by their host media company and these may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks. Additionally, pre-identified media practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.
Must have passed BRO5111.
Unit was previously coded BRO4211.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Lectures, workshops, practical exercises and feedback following formal instruction. Students will engage in authentic learning experiences in ECU's Television studio and in the field, as well as engaging in work placement with media companies.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment ^ | Studio Production Techniques | 50% |
| Creative Work | Short documentary with no scripted narration | 40% |
| Practicum | Work Integrated Learning | 10% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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