Course Title: Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6160 Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting

Course Title: Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PERF5095C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Term1 2019,
Term2 2019

PERF5095C

City Campus

TAFE

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

 Term2 2022,
Term2 2023

Course Contact: Alan Woodruff

Course Contact Phone: +61399254307

Course Contact Email: alan.woodruff@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you learn and practise the skills of screenwriting, directing, editing and production in creating a short film. You work under the guidance of skilled professional practitioners, with an outcome of onscreen credits in key areas.

This course addresses the following units of competency, clustered for delivery and assessment:

  • CUADRT601 Establish the creative vision for screen productions
  • CUAPOS201 Perform basic vision and sound editing

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enrolment in this elective course at RMIT requires you to have completed all first year courses.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUADRT601 Establish the creative vision for screen productions

Elements:

1. Interpret scripts

2. Prepare shot plans to realise visual narrative

3. Finalise creative planning

Learning Outcomes

By taking this course, you'll acquire the skills to prepare for, write, shoot, produce and edit a short film. You will also learn to work collaboratively and effectively with others.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and the application of learned skills and insights into your writing tasks. You will also shoot and edit a short film.