Course Title: Plan and conduct interviews

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: COMM7389C

Course Title: Plan and conduct interviews

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5412 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation)

Course Contact: Andrew Harrison

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4350

Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Barbara Gliddon

Email: barbara.gliddon@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and conduct interviews for broadcast.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAAIR411 Plan and conduct interviews
Element:	1. Plan and prepare for interviews
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify the purpose of an interview and factors that may affect how it is conducted 1.2 Research interview topics and interviewee backgrounds by reading and making notes from various information sources 1.3 Develop and organise questions that elicit information relevant to the topic 1.4 Refine questions by anticipating answers interviewees may give 1.5 Seek expert advice on issues that could result in a breach of relevant legislation and broadcasting codes of practice 1.6 Discuss interview line of questioning with required personnel 1.7 Write short links to introduce topics and interviewees and to forward promote interviews1.8 Discuss line of questioning with interviewees and obtain prior agreement to broadcast interview 1.9 Book facilities and equipment required to conduct interviews according to organisational procedures and production requirements
Element:	2. Conduct interviews
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Establish an atmosphere that elicits the best possible response from interviewees, and check recording location is safe 2.2 Adopt an interview style appropriate for the format, topic, interviewee and target audience 2.3 Optimise quality of recordings using microphones correctly and safely in studio and non-studio locations 2.4 Introduce interviewees, follow prepared line of questioning and listen to answers to identify further questions that could be asked 2.5 Conduct unplanned lines of questioning, if required 2.6 Recover from presentation errors and respond to equipment malfunction with minimum disruption to flow of interview 2.7 Bring interviewees back to the topic being discussed if required 2.8 Provide a brief recap on the topic and interviewee for listeners who may not have heard the start of the interview 2.9 Wrap up interviews in the given time and thank interviewees for their contribution
Element:	3. Evaluate own performance
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Listen back to interviews and note areas for improvement 3.2 Seek feedback from required personnel on quality and content of interviews 3.3 Refine interviewing techniques using own performance assessment and feedback from required personnel and listeners

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. 

Details of Learning Activities

In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to  familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

• demonstrations and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• analysing interviews
• group discussions
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects

Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:

• reading set texts
• research
• screenings
• production work
• sourcing and securing locations
• independent project based work 

Teaching Schedule

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Week	Class Content	Assessment
1	Overview of the course assessment and facilities. Question styles. Interview time and production schedules.
2	Briefing for Assessment Task 1 (Knowledge Evidence.) Content and structure of interviews. Interview styles.
3	Suitable interviewees.  Ordering of questions. Working with your crew. Overlays; choices sources, legalities. Revision for Assessment Task 1.	Assessment Task 1 due next week
4	Assessment Task 1 Due Plan and Prepare Interview Knowledge questions. This assessment task will be completed during class time and submitted to Canvas.	Assessment Task 1 Due
5	Flexibility and purpose of the interview. Responding to the moment and/or returning to the original purpose.  When interviews go wrong and possible solutions.	Assessment Task 2 - Part A due weeks 6 and 7
6	Assessment Task 2 Part A First Draft Due Two simulated interviews. The first draft of this assessment to be completed in class time. Second draft due in class – week 7 Not just a talking head. Legalities when interviewing. Defamation. Cultural sensitivities. Choice of overlays, cutaways, dressing sets, mise-en-scene, voice overs. Reiteration of style. Interviewee is not heard.	Assessment Task 2 - Part A First Draft Due
7	Assessment Task 2 Part A Second Draft Due Research and team meetings. No face-to-face group classes. Student directed learning. Students hold production meetings with all crew members for all productions. Teacher will be invited to join the meetings. Researching the interview, also student directed learning. Each student will do research and where appropriate shoot overlay footage for their interview. The teacher will hold individual meetings with students and/or production groups will be held if required and arranged beforehand.	Assessment Task 2 - Part A Second Draft Due
8	Research and team meetings. No face-to-face group classes. Student directed learning. Students hold production meetings with all crew members for all productions. Teacher will be invited to join the meetings. Researching the interview, also student directed learning. Each student will do research and where appropriate shoot overlay footage for their interview. The teacher will hold individual meetings with students and/or production groups will be held if required and arranged beforehand.	Assessment Task 2 Part B due weeks 9 to 11
9	Assessment Task 2 Part B Interview productions. Rolling assessments will take place. Each student will produce their interview according to the Interview Schedule	Assessment Task Two Part B
10	Assessment Task 2 Part B Interview productions. Rolling assessments will take place. Each student will produce their interview according to the Interview Schedule	Assessment Task Two Part B
11	Assessment Task 2 Part B Interview productions. Rolling assessments will take place. Each student will produce their interview according to the Interview Schedule	Assessment Task Two Part B – Final Session Assessment Task 3 - Evaluate your own performance due weeks 12 to 15
12	Assessment Task 3 Postproduction of the interviews: From weeks 12 to 15 students will complete and submit the Assessment Task 3 template (on Canvas) Students will make an appointment time of between four and seven minutes with the teacher to show the rough cut. Students will advise when making this appointment if this rough cut will be shown on the student’s laptop, in the editing suite or a computer lab. The scheduling of these meetings will follow the order of the production schedule and will be held during class times. No group face to face classes will be held for Conduct Interviews during this time.	Assessment Task 3 - Evaluate your own performance
13	Assessment Task 3 Postproduction of the interviews: From weeks 12 to 15 students will complete and submit the Assessment Task 3 template (on Canvas) Students will make an appointment time of between four and seven minutes with the teacher to show the rough cut. Students will advise when making this appointment if this rough cut will be shown on the student’s laptop, in the editing suite or a computer lab. The scheduling of these meetings will follow the order of the production schedule and will be held during class times. No group face to face classes will be held for Conduct Interviews during this time.	Assessment Task 3 - Evaluate your own performance
14	Assessment Task 3 Postproduction of the interviews: From weeks 12 to 15 students will complete and submit the Assessment Task 3 template (on Canvas) Students will make an appointment time of between four and seven minutes with the teacher to show the rough cut. Students will advise when making this appointment if this rough cut will be shown on the student’s laptop, in the editing suite or a computer lab. The scheduling of these meetings will follow the order of the production schedule and will be held during class times. No group face to face classes will be held for Conduct Interviews during this time.	Assessment Task 3 - Evaluate your own performance
15	Assessment Task 3 Postproduction of the interviews: From weeks 12 to 15 students will complete and submit the Assessment Task 3 template (on Canvas) Students will make an appointment time of between four and seven minutes with the teacher to show the rough cut. Students will advise when making this appointment if this rough cut will be shown on the student’s laptop, in the editing suite or a computer lab. The scheduling of these meetings will follow the order of the production schedule and will be held during class times. No group face to face classes will be held for Conduct Interviews during this time.	Assessment Task 3 - Evaluate your own performance – Final Session
16	Review of Assessment 3

 

 

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None

References

You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.

Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through Study Support:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

 

 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Assessment Task 1: This assessment is a short answer knowledge assessment designed to assess knowledge in relation to planning and preparing your interview questions. Due Date: week 4

Assessment Task 2: Preparing and conducting your interviews. This assessment is in two parts: Part A - Rehearsing your interviews; Part B - Shooting your interviews.

Part A - Due Date: weeks 6 and 7

Part B - Due Dates: weeks 9 to 11

Assessment Task 3: Meeting with the tutor to present, review, discuss and evaluate the rough edit of the interview. Due Dates: weeks 12 to 15

Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 Week 16

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

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

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access Student Essentials through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

 

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