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MMCC8051 – Screen Investigations
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jeannine Baker
Iqbal Barkat
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admissions to MCrInd or MMediaComm
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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. 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. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://students.mq.edu.au/important-dates
Learning Outcomes
- ULO1: demonstrate advanced knowledge of the practices and aesthetics of developing an online Video Essay, from generating ideas to production.
- ULO2: synthesize audio-visual storytelling skills through the development of an online Video Essay.
- ULO3: analyse selected audio-visual products.
- ULO4: apply creative media skills and theories by taking an idea through several key stages and working with text and images.
General Assessment Information
All assessments to be submitted on iLearn only.
Late Submissions Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (including weekends) after the original submission deadline
Assignment Grading All assignments of this unit are aligned to the standards outlined in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-andgovernance/university- policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment). A marking rubric for each of the assignments is available on iLearn.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Statement | 20% | No | 01/06/20 |
| Video Essay Concept/Outline | 35% | No | 23/03/20 |
| Video Essay Production | 45% | No | 18/05/20 |
Reflective Statement
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 01/06/20
Weighting: 20%
This task is a statement reflecting on what has been learned throughout this course. The statement should include: 1. reflections on challenges faced in the development of the Online Video Essay. 2. responses to these challenges. 3. learning resulting from navigating these challenges. 4. reflections on broader aspects of Online Video Essay production that were exciting, troubling or otherwise interesting. 5. inclusion of references to in-class discussions and/or key reading and viewing materials.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- analyse selected audio-visual products.
Video Essay Concept/Outline
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 34 hours
Due: 23/03/20
Weighting: 35%
This task requires student to research and Write a Concept/Outline for a 6-8-minute Online Video Essay. This outline should document a plan for a Video Essay that addresses any aspect of screen storytelling, production, aesthetics (fiction, non-fiction or hybrid) that interests you OR addresses a contemporary or historical topic that would make it suitable for dissemination via an online journalism/ documentary site.
The concept/outline should: 1. describe your initial screen idea and your intended approach including: themes, subject, imagery, audio and/or sound design concept, argument, narrative, tone, genre. (As many of these as appropriate to your idea). 2. include key images and sounds and brief notes on the ways you will research and develop your concept. 3. address 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.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the practices and aesthetics of developing an online Video Essay, from generating ideas to production.
- analyse selected audio-visual products.
- apply creative media skills and theories by taking an idea through several key stages and working with text and images.
Video Essay Production
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 18/05/20
Weighting: 45%
This assignment requires the completion of a 6-8-minute ‘Online Video Essay’. The Video Essay should: 1. address an aspect of screen storytelling, production, aesthetics (fiction, non-fiction or hybrid) that interests you OR 2. address a contemporary or historical topic that would make it suitable for dissemination via an online journalism/ documentary site.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the practices and aesthetics of developing an online Video Essay, from generating ideas to production.
- synthesize audio-visual storytelling skills through the development of an online Video Essay.
- apply creative media skills and theories by taking an idea through several key stages and working with text and images.
1 If you need guidance or support to understand or complete this type of assessment, please contact the Learning Skills Team
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Commencement of teaching
Classes will begin in Week 2. Please refer to iLearn for further information on delivery and resources
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
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Late Submission and Special Consideration
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services.