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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 communicate effectively when presenting to camera. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
After hours delivery
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Evidence of the following is essential: ability to read scripted information in a natural way effective on-camera presentation style collaborative approach to work. Required skills communication skills sufficient to: form opinions about and discuss television presentation styles project confidence while presenting to camera initiative and self-management skills sufficient to maintain on-air persona in the event of equipment malfunction willingness to receive and act on feedback about own performance technical skills sufficient to read from an autocue literacy skills sufficient to interpret and read aloud short scripted material
Required knowledge basic principles of effective on-camera presentation basic understanding of roles and responsibilities of television production personnel industry terminology OHS issues as they relate to vocal care and working in a television studio environment
Assessment must ensure: access to video recording equipment access to video playback equipment to enable evaluation of recorded scripts by candidate and others access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance observation of the candidate presenting to camera written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit evaluation of recorded scripts to determine candidate's ability to read information in a natural way third-party reports tracking candidate's progress on developing presentation techniques.
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 communicate effectively when presenting to camera. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
After hours delivery
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Evidence of the following is essential: ability to read scripted information in a natural way effective on-camera presentation style collaborative approach to work. Required skills communication skills sufficient to: form opinions about and discuss television presentation styles project confidence while presenting to camera initiative and self-management skills sufficient to maintain on-air persona in the event of equipment malfunction willingness to receive and act on feedback about own performance technical skills sufficient to read from an autocue literacy skills sufficient to interpret and read aloud short scripted material
Required knowledge basic principles of effective on-camera presentation basic understanding of roles and responsibilities of television production personnel industry terminology OHS issues as they relate to vocal care and working in a television studio environment
Assessment must ensure: access to video recording equipment access to video playback equipment to enable evaluation of recorded scripts by candidate and others access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed. A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance observation of the candidate presenting to camera written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit evaluation of recorded scripts to determine candidate's ability to read information in a natural way third-party reports tracking candidate's progress on developing presentation techniques.
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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