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-and- governance/university- policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment). Marking rubric for each of the assignments is available on the iLearn. Students are expected to read the rubric before working on the assignment.

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, No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments - eg quizzes, online tests.

MMCCS Session Re-mark Application: http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914

Readings for this unit will be available on electronically through Leganto (on ilearn)

Technologies/resources required:

Students will be required to use their own computers for development of documentary proposals, and may also use their own cameras (including phones) and computers for the video essay assignments.  AVID editing software is preferred for screen productions at MQ and students may download a version for free from AVID here: https://my.avid.com/get/media-composer-first.  For the Video Essay task students may also access the AVID systems available in the screen culture lab (10HA 149) by negotiation with their convenor or the screen production professional technical staff.  

Documentary productions must be shot using the provided Macquarie University cameras. Training on the use  of these cameras will be provided in workshops, and technical staff may be available for supplementary demonstration of particular features of the cameras by appointment.   Bookings for cameras, lights, tripods, etc., must be made by the person performing the role of producer on each team, via email to the unit's technical manager, at least one week in advance of use date. 

Documentary productions must be edited on the provided AVID software on site.  Technical staff may be available for supplementary demonstrations of particular features of the software by appointment.  Bookings for editing suites should be made by the person performing the role of producer on each team, via email to the unit's technical manager, one week in advance of use date. 

There is only one lecture for MMCC3012, on Monday the 24th of Feb at 10. It is NOT recorded or streamed. The lecture is not optional: it delivers important content. Students who elect to not attend the lecture will miss out on unit content, and do so at their own risk.

Workshops are on Mondays or Tuesdays (depending on the group in which you are enrolled). 

There are five x 3-hour workshops.  These are in weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. In them you will gain hands on experience with cameras, lighting, and other gear.

There are four x 2-hour workshops. these are in week 8, 10, 11 and 12. These post production workshops provide hands on experience and work in progress feedback on documentary shooting, editing and/or sound design. 

Workshops in this unit are an opportunity for you to further develop skills and apply them to your own practices. In workshops, you will have the opportunity to ask for assistance from your tutor, and work on communication, collaboration and responding to a brief.  Not attending workshops will jeopardise your performance in this unit. Your reflective journal will be expected to include thoughts on what you have learned in each workshop and how you will apply it. 

The lecture and workshops are primarily held in the screen studio (10HA-189). Closed toe shoes are required for all workshops and all work in the studio.