Course Title: Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: VART6204C
Course Title: Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4295 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact : Progam Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rowan Humphrey
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by camera operators participating in multi-camera productions.Generally they work as members of a team and under the direction of a floor manager or director.The programs may be studio-based or outside broadcasts. Typical productions include drama, comedy, light entertainment, concerts, sport, news and current affairs and audience forums. Cameras may be in fixed positions, on pedestals or hand-held.
Camera operators work collaboratively and creatively with other members of a production team, including producers, directors, technical producers and talent. They can be employed by television networks or production houses, or work as freelancers on assignment.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4295 Certificate IV in Screen and Media. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFCAM402A Shoot television content in a multi-camera environment |
Element: |
1. Plan shots and camera |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in pre-production meetings and briefings to |
Element: |
2. Set up for shoots. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assemble camera, equipment and accessories to meet |
Element: |
3. Shoot content. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Participate in rehearsals and adjust shot lists and |
Element: |
4. Wrap up shoots. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Dismantle, pack and store equipment and accessories as |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
You will also have demonstrated :
• the ability to work within production deadlines and to shoot television content in a multi-camera environment
• the ability to contribute creative interpretations and ideas in the context of planning shots to meet production requirements
• a collaborative approach to work, including ability to work under direction
• knowledge and application of photographic principles.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities/projects class exercises to review discussions/lectures independent project based work online research group discussion
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Week | Class content | Assessment | <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />Elements |
SemOne 1 | Studio basics introduction. Vision Mixing Intro/studio plans/pedestals/camera basics/videos. Roles/scripts/control room/sound/vision mixer/CCU/Router Program Run In.doc AAA | 1 | |
2 | The Camera chain. Understanding and operating the Sony camera chain. Grey scale, white balance, basic CCU operation with Barry Shaw. | 2 |
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3 | Vision Mixer and Technical direction /Mixing and TD /practice runs | 2 | |
4 | Graphics, Recording to tape, Pipeline & editshare | 2 | |
5 | Mixing and TD /practice runs Photo Storyboard 1&2 | Formative assessment # 1 & 2 |
3,4 |
6 | March Labour day Holiday | ||
7 | Productions & Formative assessment Photo Storyboard 3 & 4 | Formative assessment # 1 & 2 | 3,4 |
8 | De Brief Photo Storyboards. Pre planning Variety Interviews/interview lighting Audio workshop with Barry Shaw |
1 |
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9 | Guest Presenter (TBC) Studio planning group projects Mixing, Technical and Camera skills Rehearsals of projects 1& 2 |
2 | |
10 | Rehearsals of projects 3& 4 Studio A ‘Newsline’ prep | 3,4 | |
11 | Studio A ‘Newsline’ rehearsals | ||
12 | Variety Interview shoot 1 Variety Interview shoot 2 Trouble shooting the Control room and signal with Barry Shaw |
Summative assessment # 1 | 2,3,4 |
13 | Formal rehearsal week for ‘Newsline’ | Formative assessment # 3 |
1,2,3,4 |
14 | ‘Newsline’ production |
Summative assessment # 1 |
2,3,4 |
15 | ‘Newsline’ production | Summative assessment # 1 |
2,3,4 |
16 | Variety Interview shoot 3 Variety Interview shoot 4 | Summative assessment # 1 | 2,3,4 |
SemTwo 1 | Advanced studio operation. Audio, Lighting & Camera refresher | 1 | |
2 | Master control operations and communication with Barry Shaw | 2 | |
3 | Guest Presenter (TBC) Operating a production with Master Control reh. | 1 | |
4 | Operating a production with Master Control | 2,3 | |
5 | Painting the Picture. Advanced set up and operation of RCP D50 with Barry Shaw | 2 | |
6 | Studio production with advanced Camera and Graphics rehearsals | 1,2,3,4 | |
7 | Studio production with advanced Camera and Graphics | 2,3,4 | |
8 | Planning for Production in an ‘Outside Broadcast’ | 1 | |
9 | Trouble shooting for Outside Broadcast, issues, and a pathway to staying ‘On Air’ with Barry Shaw | 2 | |
10 | Guest Presenter (TBC) Simulated ‘OB’ | 3,4 | |
11 | Simulated ‘OB’ # 2 ‘The light keeps changing’ | 2,3,4 | |
12 | Simulated ‘OB’ # 3 ‘Everything keeps changing’ | 2,3,4 | |
13 | Complete summative assessment productions & compile show reels | Summative assessment # 2 |
1,2,3,4 |
14 | Complete summative assessment productions & compile show reels | as week 13 | 1,2,3,4 |
15 | Complete summative assessment productions & compile show reels | as week 13 | 1,2,3,4 |
16 | Complete summative assessment productions & compile show reels | as week 13 |
1,2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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References
Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example; a pen and notepaper and a laptop computer
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through the completion of pre-production and production tasks to shoot a range of television productions. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
1. Translation of Photo Storyboard Rundown sheet to Cam Card. Due week 5 Sem I
2. Set up for & Shoot Photo Storyboard production. Due week 5 Sem I
3. Translation of Variety Interview Rundown sheet & Planning documents to Cam Cards. Due week 12 Sem I
Summative Assessment
1. Set up for & Shoot Variety Interview & compile footage to a show reel. Due week 12 Sem I
2. Set up for & Shoot Variety Interview & compile footage to a show reel. Due week 13 Sem II
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competence achieved – graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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