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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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt performance techniques in the context of performing to a camera for television or film productions, multimedia displays or online environments. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during film shoots.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: perform to camera in a way that demonstrates an ability to: follow direction take account of camera focus and framing repeat sequences with accuracy work within the requirements of lighting, set location, sound and costumes use screen industry terminology correctly. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: explain how to take account of framing and camera angles when performing to camera describe issues and challenges that typically arise when performing to camera and suggest ways of addressing them provide examples of safe performance practices in relation to own performance genre describe the key aspects in the process of setting up and running a film shoot describe health and safety principles and procedures that performers need to observe when participating in film shoots.
Assessment Conditions Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced on film shoots. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
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 Board of Examiners.
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.
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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt performance techniques in the context of performing to a camera for television or film productions, multimedia displays or online environments. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, performers are expected to display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others during film shoots.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
After hours delivery
Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: perform to camera in a way that demonstrates an ability to: follow direction take account of camera focus and framing repeat sequences with accuracy work within the requirements of lighting, set location, sound and costumes use screen industry terminology correctly. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Knowledge Evidence To complete the unit requirements the individual must: explain how to take account of framing and camera angles when performing to camera describe issues and challenges that typically arise when performing to camera and suggest ways of addressing them provide examples of safe performance practices in relation to own performance genre describe the key aspects in the process of setting up and running a film shoot describe health and safety principles and procedures that performers need to observe when participating in film shoots.
Assessment Conditions Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced on film shoots. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
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 Board of Examiners.
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.
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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