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
Advanced Video Production 2Unit Code
FAV3401Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
3Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
Students are expected to produce work to competitive film and video festival exhibition level. Students develop a strong sense of authorship and individual expression through individual film projects before progressing to a major film of distinction.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from FAV2201
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded FAV3601
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Crew a production to professional standards.
- Devise and budget creative proposals to industry standards.
- Pitch and present projects to industry forums, markets and investors.
- State clearly their concern and intention when making a video or film.
- Understand the copyright, legal and ethical issues in relation to film and television production.
Unit Content
- Art films.
- Corporate and TVC production.
- Film business.
- Mentorship from industry professionals.
- Stop motion animation techniques.
- Theory, practice and aesthetics of experimental film.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Workshops. Screenings. Crewing and directing experience. Supervision.
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | Project 1 | 40% |
| Creative Work | Project 2 | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Jeffrey, T. (Ed.) (1995). Film business: A handbook for producers. Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
- ^ Mollinson, M. (1996). Producing videos: A complete guide. Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
- Crisp, M. (1993). The practical director. London: Focal Press.
- Crone, T. (1994). Law and the media. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Dancyger, K. (1991). Alternative scriptwriting: Writing beyond the rules. London: Focal Press.
- Talbot-Smith, M. (1992). Broadcast sound technology. London: Focal Press.
- Gates, R. (1992). Production management for film and video. London: Focal Press.
- Garvey, D. & Rivers, W. (1982). Broadcast writing. New York: Longman.
- Katz, S. (1991). Shot by shot: Visualizing from concept to screen. London: Focal Press.
- Middlemiss, J. (1992). Guide to film and television research. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.
- Rabiger, M. (1989). Directing: Film technique and aesthetics. London: Focal Press.
- Rabiger, M. (1989). Directing the documentary. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Ratcliff, J. (1993). Timecode: A user's guide. London: Focal Press.
- Bernstein, S. (1994). Film production. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Arijon, D. (1976). Grammar of film language. London: Focal Press.
- Ford, T. (1993). Advanced audio production techniques. London: Focal Press.
^ 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
Advanced Video Production 2Unit Code
FAV3401Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
3Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
Students are expected to produce work to competitive film and video festival exhibition level. Students develop a strong sense of authorship and individual expression through individual film projects before progressing to a major film of distinction.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from FAV2201
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded FAV3601
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Crew a production to professional standards.
- Devise and budget creative proposals to industry standards.
- Pitch and present projects to industry forums, markets and investors.
- State clearly their concern and intention when making a video or film.
- Understand the copyright, legal and ethical issues in relation to film and television production.
Unit Content
- Art films.
- Corporate and TVC production.
- Film business.
- Mentorship from industry professionals.
- Stop motion animation techniques.
- Theory, practice and aesthetics of experimental film.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Workshops. Screenings. Crewing and directing experience. Supervision.
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| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | Project 1 | 40% |
| Creative Work | Project 2 | 60% |
Text References
- ^ Mollinson, M. (1996). Producing videos: A complete guide. Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
- ^ Jeffrey, T. (Ed.) (1995). Film business: A handbook for producers. Sydney: AFTRS/Allen and Unwin.
- Crisp, M. (1993). The practical director. London: Focal Press.
- Crone, T. (1994). Law and the media. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Dancyger, K. (1991). Alternative scriptwriting: Writing beyond the rules. London: Focal Press.
- Talbot-Smith, M. (1992). Broadcast sound technology. London: Focal Press.
- Gates, R. (1992). Production management for film and video. London: Focal Press.
- Garvey, D. & Rivers, W. (1982). Broadcast writing. New York: Longman.
- Katz, S. (1991). Shot by shot: Visualizing from concept to screen. London: Focal Press.
- Middlemiss, J. (1992). Guide to film and television research. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.
- Rabiger, M. (1989). Directing: Film technique and aesthetics. London: Focal Press.
- Rabiger, M. (1989). Directing the documentary. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Ratcliff, J. (1993). Timecode: A user's guide. London: Focal Press.
- Bernstein, S. (1994). Film production. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
- Arijon, D. (1976). Grammar of film language. London: Focal Press.
- Ford, T. (1993). Advanced audio production techniques. London: Focal Press.
^ 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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