Course Title: Edit complex screen productions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: VART5092C
Course Title: Edit complex screen productions
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6151 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Angela How
angela.how@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will cover skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPOS501 Edit complex screen productions |
Element: |
1. Clarify post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm technical and creative criteria for productions in close consultation with production personnel 1.2 Contribute creative solutions for productions based on analysis of editing processes and available documentation 1.3 Brief post-production staff on production goals and encourage them to contribute creative ideas consistent with production concepts 1.4 Appraise technical and creative criteria for potential impact on post-production schedules and relevance to production briefs 1.5 Notify relevant personnel of issues that may affect the post-production process, and negotiate appropriate solutions as required 1.6 Identify and resolve issues that may contravene ethical standards and protocols for editors working on screen productions |
Element: |
2. Prepare for edit |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm proposed treatment with relevant production personnel 2.2 Assess source materials as they become available and monitor for technical and creative relevance to production requirements 2.3 Check source materials are available in required format and are compatible with editing equipment and operating software 2.4 Explore alternative editing decisions where initial concepts are proving unworkable and negotiate adjustments so work can be completed on time 2.5 Assess requirements for consumables and arrange for adequate supplies to be provided |
Element: |
3. Undertake editing activity |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify potential shots and sequences, including additional materials to achieve envisaged creative outcomes 3.2 Organise and file selected materials into accessible storage systems according to enterprise procedures 3.3 Provide technical and creative feedback to production personnel on source materials as they are received, and suggest creative solutions to resolve identified problems 3.4 Maximise creative outcomes through appropriate use of post-production techniques while maintaining integrity of overall production 3.5 Arrange for specialised post-production techniques to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel within production timelines 3.6 Monitor quality of edited materials according to production briefs and arrange for viewing and evaluation by relevant personnel on an ongoing basis 3.7 Implement changes and modifications based on ongoing evaluation of edited materials and provide relevant personnel with accurate documentation for each post-production stage 3.8 Check the post-production work environment and practices comply with enterprise work health and safety (WHS) requirements |
Element: |
4. Finalise edits |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check editing requirements have been met and report on problems encountered during post-production 4.2 Compile final editing decisions and display final cuts for evaluation and confirmation by relevant personnel within agreed timelines 4.3 Update required documentation and store according to enterprise requirements 4.4 Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement 4.5 Provide feedback on performance to post-production colleagues where appropriate |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency, you will have developed and applied skills and knowledge required to make sophisticated creative and technical judgements in the editing of complex screen productions.
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 the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• written and verbal evaluations
• observation of the candidate communicating with relevant personnel
• written documentation
• observation of the candidate directing and including the Editor in the creative and technical decision making
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 resources.
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Week
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Class content |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to the course
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Reminder Assessment Task 1
Part 1 Due Week 2 (scheduled class time);
Part 2 Due Week 3
Reminder Assessment Task 2
Part 1 Due Week 3 (scheduled class time);
Part 2 Due Week 4 |
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Week 2 |
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Assessment Task 1 Part 1 Due (scheduled class time)
Reminder Assessment Task 1
Part 2 Due Week 3
Reminder Assessment Task 2
Part 1 Due Week 3 (scheduled class time);
Part 2 Due Week 4
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Week 3
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Assessment 1 - editing for narrative – In-class editing (fiction)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Scheduled appointment dates and times will be made available to you this week; please sign-up for your appointments by the end of Week 4.
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Due Assessment Task 2 Part 1 (scheduled class time)
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Week 4
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Review of Assessment 1 edits Class feedback
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Scheduled appointment dates and times was made available to you in Week 3; please sign-up for your appointments by the end of Week 4 |
Due: Assessment Task 2: Part 2 |
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Week 5
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• Student Short Film Production
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Reminder Assessment Task 3:
Part 1 Due Week before scheduled appointment
Part 2 Due Week of scheduled appointment
Part 3 & 4 Due Week 15
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Week 6
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of edit / Cut #1 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 – Cut #1 Review, according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule.
Reminder Assessment Task 3
Part 1 Due Week before scheduled appointment
Part 2 Due Week of scheduled appointment
Part 3 & 4 Due Week 15
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Week 7
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of edit / Cut #1 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 – Cut #1 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule.
Reminder Assessment Task 3
Part 1 Due Week before scheduled appointment
Part 2 Due Week of scheduled appointment
Part 3 & 4 Due Week 15 |
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Week 8
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of edit / Cut #1 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment. |
Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 – Cut #1 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule. |
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Week 9
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of Cut #1 / Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment. |
Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule.
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Week 10
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of Cut #1 / Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule. |
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Week 11
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of Cut #1 / Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review, according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule. |
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Week 12
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• Student Short Film Production • One-on-one review of Cut #1 / Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment.
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Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review, according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule. |
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Week 13
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• One-on-one review of Cut #1 / #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment |
Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule. |
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Week 14
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• One-on-one review of Cut #1 / Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment. |
Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule.
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Week 15
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• One-on-one review of Cut #2 (Assessment 3)
Note: Assessment 3 is a rolling assessment. Please read Assessment Schedule for Assessment 3 on Canvas, and be punctual for your scheduled assessment. |
Due: Assessment Task 3 Part 3 / 4 – Cut #1 / #2 Review according to Assessment 3 Edit Meeting schedule.
Due: Assessment Task 3 – Parts 3 & 4
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Week 16
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• Review |
NOTE: All assessments must be completed to a satisfactory standard, and submitted on CANVAS by the end of Week 16, the last week of Semester 2. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other resources for this course are available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical projects.
Assessment Tasks
For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Edit a scene - The Rough Cut. The student editor will, in collaboration with a student director, complete the rough edit of a scene, with footage provided to you. You will correctly log your footage and cut your scene to create a compelling scene that achieves the director’s goal and vision for the scene. Due Date: week 3
Assessment Task 2 - Edit a scene - Final Cut. The student editor will, in collaboration with your student director, complete the final edit of the same scene from Assessment 1, taking into account feedback from the director, and achieve the director’s goal and vision for the scene. Due Date: week 4
Assessment Task 3 - Edit A Short Fiction Film. The student (as director/editor) will edit your short fiction film. You will receive feedback from your editing supervisor (the assessor), and revise your edit, taking into account feedback received. Due Date: week 15
Assessment tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 2 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 demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
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 My Studies 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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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