Course Title: Plan and manage film and media pre-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: BUSM6218C
Course Title: Plan and manage film and media pre-production
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
Teacher:
Ms Roz Williams
Phone: 9925 4974
Email: roz.williams@rmit.edu.au
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Teacher: Nicole McKinnon
Phone: 99254375
Email: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Peter Kennedy
Phone: 9925 8079
Email: p.kennedy@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Arthur Michalopoulos
Phone: 9925 4111
Email: arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Darren Ballingall
Email: darren.ballingall@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
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
This course covers all aspects of production management at the pre-production stage of a production.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen & 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.
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
This unit of competency, Plan and manage film and media pre-production CUFPPM601A is delivered in the class Design Studio 3, together with Realise productions CUETEM08B and Originate and develop concepts BSBCRT501A. This unit introduces concepts and practices of pre-production and project management, which include storyboarding, animatics, schedules, treatments and technical, safety and budgetary requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFPPM601A Plan and manage film and media pre-production |
Element: |
1 Confirm scope of productions. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Consult with producer or director to clarify production expectations based on negotiations or decisions made during the development phase. |
Element: |
2 Finalise budgets. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish cost and availability of required resourcesfrom reliable suppliers and information sources, taking into account relevant considerations . |
Element: |
3 Manage pre-production |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Oversee establishment of a production office, ensuring that it is fully operational for the start of pre-production activities. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to confirm the scope of a production, finalise budgets and manage pre-production.
Details of Learning Activities
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
You will participate in a range of:
In class activities
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• workshopping
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities
• research
• independent study and project work
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• demonstration and practical application
• lab work
• screenings
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshopping of students’ own projects
Out-of-class activities include, but are not limited to,
• online research
• workshopping
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
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 | Elements |
1 | Introduction. Review crew hierarchies, how each department works, requirements during pre-prod and prod. |
1.1 2.3 3.2 |
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2 | Case study: screening and discussion | 1.3 2.4 3.5 3.7 |
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3 | Preliminary budget | ASSESSMENT 1: Written analysis of case study |
1.5 2.1 |
4 | Preliminary budget | 1.3 | |
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6 | |||
7 | |||
Mar 29 - Apr 5 | EASTER BREAK | ||
8 | Setting up a financial organisation. Establishing a production office |
ASSESSMENT 2: Timing and breakdown sheets of short script - in-class assignment |
1.3, 2.4, 3.1 ,3.4 ,3.5 ,3.7 |
9 | Identify budgetary problems with script. Discussion with HODs on how to eliminate them |
1.3 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
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10 | Revised schedule and budget 2nd AD and Continuity Daily Reports |
1.3 2.5,2.6,2.7 |
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11 | Revised schedule and budget 2nd AD & Continuity Daily Reports |
1.3 2.5,2.6,2.7 |
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12 | Reporting to investors: Daily cost reports and weekly cost reports. Keeping tabs on daily costs and projecting future costs. |
ASSESSMENT 3: Group assignment leading to reduction of costs in short shooting script |
2.5,2.6,2.7 |
13 | Hiring crew and cast. Location surveys and Safety Reports (aka Safety Analysis Reports or OH & S). |
ASSESSMENT 4: Team evaluations of group work carried out in assignment 3. Students to provide evaluations direct to teacher. |
2.3 3.2,3.5,3.7,3.8 |
14 | Preparation for 2nd semester shoots | 3.8,3.9 | |
15 | Preparation for 2nd semester shoots | ASSIGNMENT 5: Final preproduction paperwork folio of short script |
3.8,3.9 |
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
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 | Assignement Deadlines and Out of Class Preparation | CUFPPM601A | CUETEM08B |
1 | Present 3 rough ideas for Project 1 Discuss the visual style you would undertake in the making of these three project ideas. Students will make their final decision on the concept they wish to complete. |
1. Formative Assignment 01: Present three rough ideas for Project 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | Reviewing the Project 1 (Assignment 05) Brief and the milestones Planning a 45 seconds project Technical requirements dimensions HD 1080p (1920pixels x 1080 pixels) Visual requirements (characters, backgrounds other visual elements) Scheduling requirements Assessment task deadlines |
1 | 1 | |
3 | Present a Rough storyboard / user case scenario and visual designs.
Linear projects Interactive projects Discuss Assignment 02: Completed animatic and Final prototypes Presentation and preproduction material for Project 1 |
1 | 1 | |
4 | Linear projects: Present final character and or element designs, and schedule and task breakdown. Interactive projects:
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1 | 1, 2, 3 | |
5 | Combined class – Auditorium presentation
Presentation of Animatics and Project document Delivery of Assignment 02: Completed animatic and Final prototypes Presentation and preproduction material for Project 1 |
2. Summative Assessment task 02 Combined class - panel presentation Pre-production material |
1,2,3 | 4, 5 |
6 | To be presented to teacher in class time consultation, you should have complete the following:
For 3D projects: For 2D projects: For Motion graphics projects: For Interactive projects: |
3 | 4, 5 | |
7 | To be presented to teacher in class time consultation, you should have complete the following:
For 3D projects:
For Motion Graphics projects: For Interactive projects: |
3 | 4, 5 | |
8 | Delivery of Assignment 02 Rough cut over animatic – reach a target of 75% completion over the Animatic
Combined class - panel presentation Linear projects: 3D Projects 2D Projects Delivery: Interactive projects: Delivery: |
Formative Assignment 03 Rough cut over animatic – reach a target of 75% completion over the Animatic | 3 | 3, 4, 5 |
9 | Continue working on Project 1 - receive feedback | 3 | 4, 5 | |
10 | Combined class - Auditorium presentation
Assignment 04: Fine cut over animatic – reach a target of 100% animation / action completion. Linear projects: Interactive projects: |
Assignment 04: Fine cut over animatic – reach a target of 100% animation / action completion. | 1,2,3 | 1, 3, 4, 5 |
16 | Summative Assignment 05: Completed animatic and Final prototypes Presentation and preproduction material for Project 2 | N/A | 1, 2, 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
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C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA • Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) http://www.alliance.org.au |
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Film Resources: |
Other Resources
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
You require access to the internet
C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Access to computers cameras and audio recording equipment.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in a range of class workshops and on-location projects that will help equip you with the skills to successfully manage a film production, using industry procedures.
Assessment Tasks
C6087- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA
Assessment tasks in this course are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
ASSESSMENT TASKS (ungraded - formative):
1. Case study:
Hearts of Darkness is a documentary depicting the notoriously out of control feature film Apocalypse Now, which was directed by Francis Ford Coppola (1979). Summarise the difficulties and their causes as shown in this documentary (approx 1,000 words)
Due: Week 3 (Feb 25, 28)
2. Timing and breakdown sheets of short script:
In-class assignment, timing and completing breakdown sheets for provided short film script
Due: Week 8 (Apr 8, 11)
3. Group assignment:
Students will be broken into groups of 5, to include Producer, Director, Writer, DOP, Production Designer positions and asked to provide the following:
Notes from meeting with HODs on resolving budgetary problems with script, preliminary A – Z budget and schedule: This should include:
• Minutes of meeting/s with heads of departments on resolving budgetary issues with the script
• Script amendments
• Preliminary A – Z budget
• Preliminary schedule
Due: Week 12 (May 6, 9)
4. Team evaluations of group work carried out in assignment 3.
Students to provide evaluations direct to teacher. Blank evaluation forms on Blackboard.
Due: Week 13 (May 13, 16)
ASSESSMENT TASK (Graded - Summative):
5. Pre-production paperwork folio of short script (either your own for production in 2nd semester or from the one provided in class)
This should include the following:
• Final script
• Final shooting schedule
• Final budget
• Breakdown of locations
• Breakdown of cast
• List of crew positions required
• Safety (OH & S) report
.Signed weapons declaration form
• Call Sheets
Due: Week 15 (May 27, 30)
All formative assignments must be completed in order for the Summative Assignment to be graded.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD: Competent with High Distinction
CDI: Competent with Distinction
CC: Competent with Credit
CAG: Competency Achieved - Grade
NYC: Not Yet Completed
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
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C6087DIGIT- ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF SCREEN & MEDIA (INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA)
Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Formative Assessment Tasks:
1. Assignment 01: Present three rough ideas for Project 1
Week 1
3. Formative Assignment 03 Rough cut over animatic – reach a target of 75% completion over the Animatic
Week 8
4. Formative Assignment 04: Fine cut over animatic – reach a target of 100% animation / action completion.
Week 10
Summative Assessment Tasks:
2. Summative Assessment task 02
Combined class - panel presentation
Pre-production material
Week 5
5. Summative Assignment 05: Completed animatic and Final prototypes Presentation and preproduction material for Project 2
Due week 16
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
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
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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 go to Academic Integrity
Late Submission
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.
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