Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Video Production
  • Unit Code

    FAV2101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit teaches professional practice within recognised industry roles. Students receive practical instruction in both studio and location production techniques before working in small groups on a short drama project.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FAV1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV2301, FAV4101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Competently operate camera, lighting, sound and editing equipment.
  2. Identify the tasks associated with individual production roles.
  3. Interpret scripts into visual language.
  4. Produce effective film/video sequences using a collaborative team approach.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of film and video sequences.
  2. Film/video production roles in the industry.
  3. Production management techniques.
  4. Storyboarding and adapting scripts to the filmic form.
  5. Technical instruction and safe working practice.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops. Screenings. Practical exercises.

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectMinor Project40%
Creative WorkMajor Project60%

Text References

  • ^ Mollison, M. (2010). Producing videos: A complete guide. (3rd ed.). Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
  • Jackman, J. (2004). Lighting for digital video and television (2nd ed.). San Francisco: CMP Books.
  • Dancyger, K. (2007). The technique of film and video editing. (4th ed.). London: Focal Press.
  • Corrigan, T., & White, P. (2009). The film experience: An introduction (2nd ed.). Boston: Bedford St. Martins.
  • Thompson, R. (2009). Grammar of the edit. (2nd ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
  • Rumsey, F., & McCormick, T. (2009). Sound and recording: An introduction. (6th ed.). Burlington: Elsevier.

Journal References

  • Continuum
  • Cinema Papers
  • Broadcast
  • Australian Journal of Communication
  • Filmnews
  • Journal of International Communication
  • Journal of Popular Film and Television
  • Media Information Australia
  • Screen
  • Wired
  • Sight and Sound

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Video Production
  • Unit Code

    FAV2101
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit teaches professional practice within recognised industry roles. Students receive practical instruction in both studio and location production techniques before working in small groups on a short drama project.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from FAV1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded FAV2301, FAV4101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Competently operate camera, lighting, sound and editing equipment.
  2. Identify the tasks associated with individual production roles.
  3. Interpret scripts into visual language.
  4. Produce effective film/video sequences using a collaborative team approach.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of film and video sequences.
  2. Film/video production roles in the industry.
  3. Production management techniques.
  4. Storyboarding and adapting scripts to the filmic form.
  5. Technical instruction and safe working practice.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops. Screenings. Practical exercises.

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectMinor Project40%
Creative WorkMajor Project60%

Text References

  • ^ Mollison, M. (2010). Producing videos: A complete guide. (3rd ed.). Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
  • Jackman, J. (2004). Lighting for digital video and television (2nd ed.). San Francisco: CMP Books.
  • Dancyger, K. (2007). The technique of film and video editing. (4th ed.). London: Focal Press.
  • Corrigan, T., & White, P. (2009). The film experience: An introduction (2nd ed.). Boston: Bedford St. Martins.
  • Thompson, R. (2009). Grammar of the edit. (2nd ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
  • Rumsey, F., & McCormick, T. (2009). Sound and recording: An introduction. (6th ed.). Burlington: Elsevier.

Journal References

  • Continuum
  • Cinema Papers
  • Broadcast
  • Australian Journal of Communication
  • Filmnews
  • Journal of International Communication
  • Journal of Popular Film and Television
  • Media Information Australia
  • Screen
  • Wired
  • Sight and Sound

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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