Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor/Lecturer
Kathryn Millard
Contact via kathryn.millard@mq.edu.au
Y3A
TBA
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrMedia or MCrInd or MFJ or MCreIndMFJ
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit deals with researching and investigating ideas for screen media in a convergent era. It explores techniques for generating and developing ideas for drama, documentary, video essays and hybrid forms. Over the course of the unit, students will be guided through the process of writing, editing and producing and critically evaluating their own screen projects. There will be opportunities to work both individually and collaboratively. Together, students will explore the purpose and role of screen storytelling around the globe. The unit is best suited to those interested in screenwriting, creative process and screen production.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Unit Requirements and Expectations
Students attend and participate in a three-hour seminar each week from Weeks 1-8 of Semester 1. Classes begin in Week 1. You are required to attend all seminars. As participation in the process of learning is linked to and underpins the unit Learning Outcomes, you will need to either apply for Disruptions to Studies to cover any missed seminars (if the disruption is greater than three days) or supply appropriate documentation to your unit convenor for any missed tutorial (if less than three consecutive days).
Students are expected to read and view materials posted by the Lecturer at the iLearn page for this course.
Assessment tasks are aligned to the unit Learning Outcomes. Timely submission of assessment tasks is a unit requirement or penalties apply. 10% per day (including weekends) will be deducted for all late submissions unless Disruption to Studies (including a request for an extension) is approved.
There is no examination for this unit.
Submitting Assignments
Assignments should be submitted via the link at the Course's iLearn page.
They will be returned to students in class.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Video Essay Concept/Outline | 40% | No | 17th March 2017 |
Video Essay Production | 50% | No | Week 8 |
Participation | 10% | No | Throughout Semester |
Due: 17th March 2017
Weighting: 40%
Assignment 1
Research and Write a Concept/Outline for a 6-8-minute Online Video Essay.
The Concept/Outline should be for a Video Essay that
The Concept/Outline should include
*your initial screen idea and your intended approach, themes, subject, imagery, argument, narrative or change over time, tone, genre, tone. (As many of these as appropriate to your idea).
* key images and brief notes on the ways you will research and develop your concept.
* 2 short online video essays you have sourced that might inspire aspects of your own. Briefly identify what they do effectively that you may draw on.
Your Concept/Outline can be presented as:
a. collage or assembly of images and text (may be delivered as PowerPoint presentation, video, or pdf)
OR
b. a written text
It should be a maximum of 750 words or an equivalent in words and images.
This assignment will be discussed further in MECO 851 seminars. Each student will present their concept to the seminar in Week 3.
Submission: via iLearn link
Assessment Criteria:
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 50%
1. 6-8-minute Online Video Essay.
The Video Essay should:
The assignment will be discussed in seminars and dedicated screen production support is available. You will be asked to present and discuss a draft edit of your work in Week 7.
Each student should provide a 500 word critical reflection statement identifying the challenges in producing the work and how they responded to them.
Assessment Criteria
Due: Throughout Semester
Weighting: 10%
Engage in the process of learning by actively participating in all seminars via preparation, individual presentation and contribution to discussion.
Key viewing and readings will be available via the course's iLearn page.
Students are encouraged to make use of the Macquarie University Library's extensive books, journals and A/V holdings relevant to this topic. The Convenor is happy to make suggestions relevant to your interests.
Workshops in camera, sound and editing will be run by Screen Technical Officer Marcus Eckermann within selected seminars. Marcus is also available for production support.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Additional information
MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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MECO 851 is offered for the first time in Semester 1, 2016. Student suggestions on special areas of interest are most welcome. Please email the Convenor.