Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Screen Project: Web-Series

• Unit Code

  SCR3224

• Year

  2020

• 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 a web-series, a serialised dramatic format that differs from the short film and documentary form, and entails an understanding of episodic story telling styles, devices and structure. Students will research the web-series format and apply this to an 8 episode format. Students may take on up to two of the following roles: producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist or production designer. They will be required to practice team work and collaboration on the production and post-production of the series. Students will apply the knowledge and experience gained in other production units to their role as members of the production team for the series. At the conclusion of the project, they will synthesize their experience in a written report and evaluate their own performance and the performance of their peers in relation to their contribution to the completed project.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCR3214

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse and apply appropriate formats, structures, schedules and production parameters to the creation of an episodic drama.
2. Practice and apply the discipline, commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to work as a member of a production team.
3. Generate and maintain the documentation required for the production.
4. Research and apply the skills appropriate to the production role(s) undertaken.
5. Reflect upon performance and evaluate their contribution and the contribution of their peers to the creation of the completed work.

Unit Content

1. The methodology of the web-series format, structures and production parameters.
2. Analysis of appropriate formats, structures and production parameters.
3. Collaboration and soft skills required of a production team.
4. Production and performance responsibilities of producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound recordist or production designer.
5. Peer and self- reflection and evaluation.
6. Industry specific documentation management and reporting.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

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 Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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