Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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• Unit Title

  Specialist Workshop 1

• Unit Code

  SCR6100

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and creative considerations involved in their particular specialisation in screen production. It develops an understanding of the requirements of a particular area of specialisation within a screen production team across a variety of types of screen products. It develops an awareness of the professional standards, specific skills, knowledge of technology, personal attributes, and creative contribution within the screen industry.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the contribution of their personal specialisation to a screen project.
2. Apply creativity and initiative in producing examples of specialist work.
3. Demonstrate a high level of critical and aesthetic competencies.
4. Demonstrate a high level of theoretical knowledge and skills required for a specific area of specialisation in a screen production process.
5. Demonstrate skills and ability in the use the specific equipment, technology and software required in their area of specialisation.
6. Discuss the creative decisions made in an example of specialist work.
7. Initiate and interact with others in planning, adapting to and executing creative projects.
8. Produce the documentation required for their specialisation in the various phases of production.

Unit Content

1. Advanced problem solving.
2. Current industry practice.
3. Evaluation of screen projects from the point of view of a particular specialisation.
4. Exercises in various aspects of a specialisation.
5. Identification of problems in the production process of a specialisation and the development of strategies to overcome problems.
6. Safety and security issues.
7. The preparation, documentation, record-keeping and reporting requirements for an area of specialisation.
8. The production hierarchy - linked to collaboration.
9. The role of specialisation in the production matrix in various types of screen products.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshops. Seminars.

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

• Alexander, S. (Ed.). (2002). The satchel production: Budgeting and film management. Sydney, Australia: Australian Film Commission.
• Goodridge, M. (2002). Directing screencraft. Crans-Pres-Celigny, Switzerland: RotoVision.
• McKee, R. (1997). Story, substance, style and the principles of screenwriting. New York, NY: Harper Collins.
• Weston, J. (1996). Directing actors: Creating memorable performances for film and television. Studio City, CA: M. Wiese Productions.
• Wheeler, P. (2001). Digital cinematography. Oxford, United Kingdom: Focal Press.
• Byrne, T. (1993). Production design for television. Boston: Focal Press.
• Oldhan, G. (1995). First cut: Conversations with film editors. CA: University of California.
• Alten, S. (2011). Audio in media. (9th ed.). Boston: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
• Weis, E., & Belton, J. (Eds.). (1985). Film sound: Theory and practice. New York, NY: Columbia Press.
• Heisner, B. (1997). Production design in the contemporary American film: A critical study of 23 movies and their design. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland.
• Eisenstein, S. (1986). The film sense. London, United Kingdom: Faber.

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