Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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• Unit Title

  Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement

• Unit Code

  SCR2102

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  25

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit involves the pre-production, production and post-production of a screen project which is a magazine/lifestyle show or advertisment. Working in teams, students take on the role of producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist or performer.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the discipline, commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to work as a member of a production team.
2. Demonstrate the skills appropriate to the production role undertaken.
3. Generate and maintain the documentation required for the production.
4. Work as a member of a production team to complete a quality screen project.
5. Work effectively to schedules, budgets and production parameters.

Unit Content

1. In a specific production role the student will perform the appropriate duties during pre-production, production and post-production of a screen project.
2. The student will generate, maintain and complete the required documentation for his/her production role.
3. The student will maintain a journal of his/her activities during the production process.
4. The student will prepare a report that reflects on the process and evaluates his/her contribution to the production.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Production workshops.

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.

Text References

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• Cheshire, D. (1982). A video manual. London: Landsdowne
• Crisp, M. (1994). The practical director . Oxford: Focal Press.
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