Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Screen Project: Drama

• Unit Code

  SCR2313

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  30

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Catherine Joanne HENKEL

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Description

This unit involves the pre-production, production and post-production of short narrative dramas, made in association with the acting students at WAAPA. Working in teams, students will take on the role of producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer or sound recordist. Students will learn to appreciate, review and evaluate the art and craft of a short drama production and apply their skills as members of the production teams.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCR2213

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Research and analyse the core principles of narrative storytelling and apply this to the short drama format.
2. Identify and employ appropriate schedules, budgets and production parameters.
3. Perform a specialist role in the production and practice the discipline, commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to work as a member of a production team.
4. Generate and maintain the documentation required for their production role, and compile and present these in a production portfolio.
5. Critically evaluate own performance and that of peers and propose solutions for improvements.

Unit Content

1. The methodology and analysis of the short drama format, structures, styles and production parameters.
2. Principles of narrative storytelling.
3. Collaboration as part of a production team.
4. Production and performance responsibilities of producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist and Head of Department.
5. Strategies for critical peer and self-reflection and assessment.
6. Creation of production portfolio, report, and industry specific documentation management including budgets and schedules.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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