Course Title: Major Production

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Major Production

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2936

City Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Jesse Roberts

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 39925 4107

Course Coordinator Email: jesse.roberts2@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: RMIT City Campus Building 94 Level 4 Room 033

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will undertake and be responsible for the development, execution and delivery of a media production. This will be a capstone achievement at the final stages of the associate degree program of study that demonstrates your practical grasp of the major stages of production from concept development through preproduction, filming and assembly in post-production of a completed work.

Applying the broad skills and knowledge you have developed throughout the Screen and Media Production program, you will collaborate with others according to professional principles and practices.

 

Work Integrated Learning This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production. This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where compatibility with industry and/or community expectations are integral to your experience.

In preparation for this subject you will be required to complete the WIL Ready Credential https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/short-courses/wil-ready.     


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media Production:

1. produce screen and media content with high production values for a range of platforms and environments

2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts

3. apply and creatively adapt theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in screen and media production to your practice or future study

4. identify, analyse and reflect on relevant trends in screen and media production in both local and international contexts.

5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production

6. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about your discipline

7. work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.

8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making as a writer, editor or future student.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: 
1.apply and demonstrate a range of learned knowledge and skills to produce screen media content
2.interpret and analyse a brief for a screen production, and plan the design, technical, safety and logistical requirements
3.work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a filmed screen production
4.respond to feedback, evaluate production strengths and reflect on areas for improvement
5.create a finalised screen media product that demonstrates high production values and is exhibited to an audience


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities will consist of the following:

• Face to face teaching: to develop knowledge of underpinning concepts 
• Personal study: using textbooks, journal articles and the internet to reinforce and broaden your understanding 
• Personal research: to become familiar with recent developments and discoveries 
• Industry engagement: professionals from industry will collaborate on the capstone project to further enhance application of knowledge 
• Group work & peer teaching to broaden your understanding  
• Online Learning: The course will make use of RMIT's online learning system. Here you will be able to access course notes and materials as well as additional reference material and learning resources.

Additional Support 
Study Support is able to provide support for all students with Maths, English, Chemistry and general study skills.  Follow this link https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support  
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator of Equitable Learning
Services if you would like to find out more.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Online learning tools and content: 
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Guidelines to professional production procedures will be provided in the RMIT Screen Production Guide and course materials. 

Students are provided access to professional TV and virtual production studios and to a variety of professional location production (cameras, lighting, sound) equipment. All required software is made available to students in computer labs and edit suites located in Building 94. Students may also access independent study spaces across RMIT’s campuses. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/study-spaces

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT 

RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.  

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:  
·transition to tertiary study and learning 
·study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant 
·enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning 
·career development and employment 
·living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters) 
·opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad 
·opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance 

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.  
There are also specific subject guides available on the library website that will point you to a variety of resources available in the Library and those available online, including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. Library subject guides that you may find useful include Media and Communication, Design, Art, Business and Law and General reference  


Overview of Assessment

The range of assessments are designed to assess both your underpinning knowledge of the course and development of technical skills. You will have ample opportunity to practise your skills and receive ongoing feedback from your teachers. 

It will be your responsibility to meet all the required deadlines.  

To pass this course you must achieve a minimum grade of 50%.  
Assessment marks will be added together across all submitted assessments and your final total mark must be equal to, or greater than 50%.

Assessment Task 1: Production conceptualisation. 
Weighting 20% (Individual)
CLO 1,2

Assessment Task 2: Pre-production / Production Management. 
Weighting 40% (Group)
CLO 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 3: Post-production management and exhibition. 
Weighting 40% (Group)
CLOs 1,4,5