Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: COMM7386C
Course Title: Collaborate with editors during post-production
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6172 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
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: Mark Johnson
Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions. It involves providing post-production briefs to editors and monitoring post-production editing activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUADRT615 Collaborate with editors during post-production |
Element: |
1. Prepare post-production briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Organise and participate in meetings with required personnel and confirm post-production requirements 1.2 Establish creative and technical criteria for edits in collaboration with required personnel 1.3 Establish post-production schedules according to production requirements 1.4 Confirm editors have access to required editing materials that meet production requirements 1.5 Identify potential post-production issues and establish contingency plans in consultation with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Monitor and evaluate editing activity |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Monitor and resolve post-production issues in collaboration with editors and maximise their input to achieving final outcomes 2.2 Evaluate each stage of editing process in collaboration with required personnel and adjust according to production requirements 2.3 Evaluate all aspects of editing process from director's perspective, including own performance, and note areas for future improvement 2.4 Provide feedback to production personnel and invite comment on post-production process |
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 the Screen Producers Association 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
- group discussions
- screenings
- online research
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- Industry examples and case studies
Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:
- reading set texts
- research
- screenings
- production work
- independent project based work
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.
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment |
1 |
Orientation to the course The Ghannt Chart - How to create one for post-production planning A1 – Part 1 The Rough Cut – Preproduction prep – in-class task (A1) Choose your editing scene, familiarize yourself with the footage, prepare your post production schedule GHANNT Chart, and creative and technical criteria for the edit Choose your editor (from your classmates)
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A1 – Part 1 The Rough Cut Contined– Post production initial meeting – in-class task (A1) • Director - Meet and brief your editor on your project, share directorial vision for the edit, establish contingency plans, and share all necessary files. • Editor - prepare the session for commencement of edit (incl. familiarising yourself with all footage / media files, log and take notes)
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Assessment 1 - Part 1 Rough Cut Due next week |
3 |
A1 – Part 1 The Rough Cut – in-class task (A1) • Editor – Edit the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit and provide feedback / notes on the rough cut. Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided. Share written notes with your editor
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Assessment 1 - Part 1 Rough Cut Due |
4 |
A1 – Part 2 The Fine Cut - in-class task (A1) • Editor – Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the rough cut
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5
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A1 – Part 2 The Fine Cut - in-class task (A1) • Director - Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit and provide feedback / notes on the Fine Cut; sign-off on the edit in an email to your editor.
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Assessment 1 - Part 2 The Fine Cut Due next week |
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6
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A1 – Part 2 The Fine Cut - in-class task (A1) • Editor - Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the fine cut if any, finalise the edit (incl. scene title, credits, colour correction / grade, rough sound mix, and music (if any)), export the Final Cut, and return all elements and final export via shared project OneDrive.
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Assessment 1 - Part 2 The Fine Cut Due |
7 |
A2 – Part 1 Pre-production - in-class task (A2) • Director - Prepare your post production schedule in the form of a GHANNT Chart Choose your editor (from your classmates)
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8 |
Short Film Productions / Post Production A2 – Wrangle and back-up your footage A2 Part 1 - Pre-production A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut - in-class task (A2) • Director - Meet and brief your editor on your project, share directorial vision for the edit, establish contingency plans, and share all necessary files. • Editor - prepare the session for commencement of edit (incl. familiarising yourself with all footage / media files, log and take notes) –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – First Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor – Edit the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit, and provide feedback / notes on the rough cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – Second Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor - Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the fine cut if any, finalise the edit (incl. scene title, credits, colour correction / grade, rough sound mix, and music (if any)), export the Final Cut, and return all elements and final export via shared project OneDrive. • Editor – Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide feedback / notes on the draft cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
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9
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Short Film Productions / Post Production A2 – Wrangle and back-up your footage A2 Part 1 - Pre-production A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut - in-class task (A2) • Director - Meet and brief your editor on your project, share directorial vision for the edit, establish contingency plans, and share all necessary files. • Editor - prepare the session for commencement of edit (incl. familiarising yourself with all footage / media files, log and take notes) –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – First Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor – Edit the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit, and provide feedback / notes on the rough cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – Second Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor - Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the fine cut if any, finalise the edit (incl. scene title, credits, colour correction / grade, rough sound mix, and music (if any)), export the Final Cut, and return all elements and final export via shared project OneDrive. • Editor – Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide feedback / notes on the draft cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
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10
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Short Film Productions / Post Production A2 – Wrangle and back-up your footage A2 Part 1 - Pre-production A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut - in-class task (A2) • Director - Meet and brief your editor on your project, share directorial vision for the edit, establish contingency plans, and share all necessary files. • Editor - prepare the session for commencement of edit (incl. familiarising yourself with all footage / media files, log and take notes) –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – First Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor – Edit the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit, and provide feedback / notes on the rough cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – Second Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor - Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the fine cut if any, finalise the edit (incl. scene title, credits, colour correction / grade, rough sound mix, and music (if any)), export the Final Cut, and return all elements and final export via shared project OneDrive. • Editor – Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide feedback / notes on the draft cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
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Assessment 2 - Part 1 Pre-production due next week
Assessment 2 - Part 2 Rough/Draft Cuts and Fine Cuts due - weeks 11 to 14 |
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11
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Short Film Productions / Post Production A2 – Wrangle and back-up your footage A2 Part 1 - Pre-production A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut - in-class task (A2) • Director - Meet and brief your editor on your project, share directorial vision for the edit, establish contingency plans, and share all necessary files. • Editor - prepare the session for commencement of edit (incl. familiarising yourself with all footage / media files, log and take notes) –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – First Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor – Edit the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the rough edit, and provide feedback / notes on the rough cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor –––––––––––––––––––––––– A2 Part 2 – Rough Cut – Second Meeting - in-class task (A2) • Editor - Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the fine cut if any, finalise the edit (incl. scene title, credits, colour correction / grade, rough sound mix, and music (if any)), export the Final Cut, and return all elements and final export via shared project OneDrive. • Editor – Refine the edit based on Director’s notes received for the rough cut • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide feedback / notes on the draft cut; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
This meeting must be take place during scheduled class time to include the Assessor.
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Assessment 2 - Part 1 Pre-production Due
Assessment 2 - Part 2 Rough/Draft Cuts and Fine Cuts due - weeks 11 to 14 |
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12
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Short Film Post Production A2 Part 2 – Fine Cut – 3rd Meeting- in-class task (A2) • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide final feedback / notes on the fine cut, in the presence of the Assessor; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
This meeting must be take place during scheduled class time to include the Assessor.
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Assessment 2 - Part 2 Rough/Draft Cuts and Fine Cuts due - weeks 11 to 14 |
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13
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Short Film Post Production A2 Part 2 – Fine Cut – 3rd Meeting- in-class task (A2) • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide final feedback / notes on the fine cut, in the presence of the Assessor; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
This meeting must be take place during scheduled class time to include the Assessor.
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Assessment 2 - Part 2 Rough/Draft Cuts and Fine Cuts due - weeks 11 to 14 |
14 |
Short Film Post Production A2 Part 2 – Fine Cut – 3rd Meeting- in-class task (A2) • Director – Meet your editor in-class to review the draft edit, and provide final feedback / notes on the fine cut, in the presence of the Assessor; Document your editing notes as director, including the relevant timecodes with editing notes template provided; share written notes with your editor
This meeting must be take place during scheduled class time to include the Assessor.
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Assessment 2 - Part 2 Rough/Draft Cuts and Fine Cuts due - weeks 11 to 14
Assessment 2 - Part 3 Picture Locked Cut and Online Edit due next week.
Assessment 3 - Industry Knowledge Quiz due next week
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15 |
Picture locked cut and Online edit - A2 Part 3 Questionnaire - scheduled class task (A3) Short Film Post Production – in-class screenings
This meeting must be take place during scheduled class time to include the Assessor.
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Assessment 2 - Part 3 Picture Locked Cut and Online Edit Due
Assessment 3 - Industry Knowledge Quiz Due
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16 |
Review - Assessments 2 and 3 Short Film Post Production – in-class screenings
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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 1 - Edit a Scene - In collaboration with a student editor and student director, you will complete the rough and final edits of a scene, with footage provided to you. You will provide direction and guide the edit of your scene to achieve your goal and vision for the scene. Dates Due: Part 1- week 3; Part 2 - week 6
Assessment 2 - Edit a Short Film - As the student director you will complete your short film edit, in collaboration with a student editor of your choice. You will meet with your editor in the pre- production period to share and discuss your post-production brief, production and post schedules, contingency plans, deadlines, production requirements, creative and technical criteria and invite input from the editor into strategies for achieving creative outcomes. Dates Due: Part 1 - week 11; Part 2 - weeks 11 to 14; Part 3 - week 15
Assessment 3 - Industry Knowledge Quiz - This assessment is a short-answer knowledge task designed to assess the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and approve edits to ensure integrity of screen productions. Date Due: 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 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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