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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 shoot a wide range of content for television programs. 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 work within production deadlines and to plan and organise all aspects of camera shoots ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements collaborative approach to work, including ability to work under direction ability to operate a range of cameras and ancillary equipment knowledge and application of photographic principles. Required skills communication skills sufficient to interpret and discuss creative requirements for productions ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member technical skills sufficient to: operate a range of professional camera, lighting and audio equipment in the context of a range of program styles manipulate and move cameras and cables as part of a team initiative and enterprise in the context of: making creative contributions to program ideas and outcomes troubleshooting and solving operational problems quickly and efficiently as they arise during shoots self-management and planning skills sufficient to: work under pressure balance creative and technical requirements evaluate own contribution to creative solutions literacy skills sufficient to provide written and verbal instructions, e.g. shot lists, labelling numeracy skills sufficient to make decisions that take account of budgetary constraints
Required knowledge industry knowledge, including: roles and responsibilities of production and post-production team members broad understanding of the creative and technical elements of a range of television productions broadcast language and terminology issues and challenges that arise in the context of shooting a wide range of television content features of a range of cameras and equipment framing techniques and shot composition well-developed understanding of photographic principles, such as: exposure focus tonal relationships light sources sensitivity and balancing camera interpretation of colour colour correction techniques colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters features of different types of light-measuring devices basic principles of lighting, e.g. key, fill and back light types of artificial/introduced light sources available to camera operators OHS and public health and safety procedures, particularly as they relate to shooting on location characteristics of commonly used microphones and their application in a range of environments characteristics of audio signals under variable conditions, e.g. pitch, wavelength, frequency, dynamics and distortions
Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment must ensure: access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement access to facilities to produce a show tape, which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to gather content across a variety of locations, conditions and subject matter 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. Method of assessment 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 evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met observation of the candidate setting up and operating camera and lighting equipment on location written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
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 shoot a wide range of content for television programs. 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 work within production deadlines and to plan and organise all aspects of camera shoots ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements collaborative approach to work, including ability to work under direction ability to operate a range of cameras and ancillary equipment knowledge and application of photographic principles. Required skills communication skills sufficient to interpret and discuss creative requirements for productions ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member technical skills sufficient to: operate a range of professional camera, lighting and audio equipment in the context of a range of program styles manipulate and move cameras and cables as part of a team initiative and enterprise in the context of: making creative contributions to program ideas and outcomes troubleshooting and solving operational problems quickly and efficiently as they arise during shoots self-management and planning skills sufficient to: work under pressure balance creative and technical requirements evaluate own contribution to creative solutions literacy skills sufficient to provide written and verbal instructions, e.g. shot lists, labelling numeracy skills sufficient to make decisions that take account of budgetary constraints
Required knowledge industry knowledge, including: roles and responsibilities of production and post-production team members broad understanding of the creative and technical elements of a range of television productions broadcast language and terminology issues and challenges that arise in the context of shooting a wide range of television content features of a range of cameras and equipment framing techniques and shot composition well-developed understanding of photographic principles, such as: exposure focus tonal relationships light sources sensitivity and balancing camera interpretation of colour colour correction techniques colour temperature and compensation and how this determines the selection of gels and filters features of different types of light-measuring devices basic principles of lighting, e.g. key, fill and back light types of artificial/introduced light sources available to camera operators OHS and public health and safety procedures, particularly as they relate to shooting on location characteristics of commonly used microphones and their application in a range of environments characteristics of audio signals under variable conditions, e.g. pitch, wavelength, frequency, dynamics and distortions
Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment must ensure: access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement access to facilities to produce a show tape, which demonstrates aptitude across a reasonable spectrum of program types and the ability to gather content across a variety of locations, conditions and subject matter 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. Method of assessment 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 evaluation of a range of screen content shot by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met observation of the candidate setting up and operating camera and lighting equipment on location written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
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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