Course Title: Audition and select performers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: PERF5107C

Course Title: Audition and select performers

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6172 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)

Course Contact: Jesse Roberts

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4107

Course Contact Email: jesse.roberts2@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Angela How

Email: angela.how@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to audition and select suitable performers for screen productions. It involves preparing for auditions to be undertaken, assessing performers and selecting performers according to production requirements.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUADRT612 Audition and select performers

Element:

1. Prepare for auditions

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify production requirements and timelines in consultation with required personnel 1.2 Develop comprehensive character profiles from script materials that meet production requirements 1.3 Assess resumes of performers who may match character profiles 1.4 Schedule and advertise auditions according to production requirements 1.5 Determine whether applicants receive audition information prior to, or at auditions 1.6 Arrange venue and facilities for conducting auditions and recording performers

Element:

2. Audition performers

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish performance criteria for assessing performers at audition 2.2 Create audition environment that meets production requirements 2.3 Assist performers with performance by briefing them on required characterisation and scene context 2.4 Check performers provide required slate details for audition tapes, including auditioning role 2.5 Allow performers sufficient time and repeats to develop character and refine performance 2.6 Provide feedback to performers during and after auditions

Element:

3. Select performers

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine different performers that meet production requirements by reviewing screen tests and notes 3.2 Consider performers' previous work and ability to take direction and interact with other performers in making selections 3.3 Arrange additional auditions or call backs as required 3.4 Select performers for required roles and notify all applicants of audition outcomes 3.5 Organise to contract selected performers in collaboration with required personnel

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

A1 – Preparation for audition

- in-class task (A1)

1. Analyse your short film script, write character profiles, identify audition scenes, list adjustments for auditions, write casting call

2. Post casting call at a casting website

3. Select scene(s) to audition with.

4. Schedule your auditions, and book a space for the auditions

 

 

2

Conduct your auditions – scheduled class task (A1)

1. Review casting call applications and select / shortlist candidates to audition.

2. Schedule your auditions, and liaise with selected candidates about their auditions.

3. Prep the audition sign-in sheet.

4. Arrange for a reader to read with the actors during their audition.

 

Assessment 1 due next week

3

Conduct your auditions as scheduled – scheduled class task (A1)

1. Confirm in writing with each actor min. one(1) day before the audition, that they have received all information needed to audition and that they will be attending the audition as scheduled.

2. Run and film the auditions as scheduled and outlined.

 

Assessment 1 Due

4

The Callback

- Scheduled workshop on how to conduct a callback audition - in-class task (A2)

Group discussion 

1.Casting decision – Scheduled workshop on assessing the callbacks and auditions, and cast (including communication, and contracts)

2. Assess audition candidates and select candidates for callback.

3. Schedule your callback audition, and book a space for the callback

4. Schedule your callback auditions, and liaise with candidates about their callback.

5. Prep the callback sign-in sheet.

 

 

5

 

Conduct your callbacks and cast – scheduled class task (A2)

1. Confirm in writing with each actor min. one(1) day before the callback, that they have received all information needed and that they will be attending the callback as scheduled.

2. Run and film the callback as scheduled and outlined.

 

 

6

 

Conduct your callbacks and cast – scheduled class task (A2)

 

1. Confirm in writing with each actor min. one(1) day before the callback, that they have received all information needed and that they will be attending the callback as scheduled.

2. Run and film the callback as scheduled and outlined.

 

Assessment 2 due next week

7

The Callback – scheduled class review

• Review of students’ callback footage in class (played off students’ external drives)

• Finalise cast and communicate decision, and send contracts for your cast members’ signatures.

– scheduled class task (A2)

 

Assessment 2 Due

8

Short Film Productions

Review cast list and audition new talent if required

 

 

9

 

Short Film Productions

Review cast list and audition new talent if required

 

 

10

 

 

Short Film Productions

Review cast list and audition new talent if required

 

 

11

 

Short Film Productions

Review cast list and audition new talent if required

Short Film Post Production

 

 

12

 

Short Film Productions

Review cast list and audition new talent if required

Short Film Post Production

 

 

13

 

Questionnaire - scheduled class task (A3)

Short Film Post Production

 

 

14

Questionnaire - scheduled class task (A3)

Short Film Post Production - in-class screenings

                      

Assessment 3 due next week

15

Questionnaire - scheduled class task (A3)

Short Film Post Production – in-class screenings

 

Assessment 3 Due

16

Review - Assessments 2 and 3

Short Film Post Production – in-class screenings

 

 

 


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 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.

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 1  - The Audition - In preparation for the shooting of the short film you are required to produce, you will examine and analyse your characters in your script and write comprehensive character profiles for min. four (4) characters in your script.  You will also conduct auditions to cast the actors to play the characters (four (4) min.) in your short film, based on the character profiles / your casting needs. Date Due: week 3

Assessment 2 - The Call-back/Selection - Following the audition of actors for your short film production in Assessment 1, you the student director will review the audition screen tests, conduct call-back(s), review call-back screen tests and cast the actors to play the characters (four (4) min.) in your short film, based on production casting needs. Date Due: week 7

Assessment 3 - Casting Knowledge Quiz - This is a short-answer knowledge assessment that will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the different techniques and approaches to develop characters, audition and cast the best actors that meet the production casting needs. 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 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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