Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Iqbal Barkat
Contact via 0414636035
191B 10HA
By Appointment
Technical Support
Alex Ryan
Contact via 98502172
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including MAS213 or MMCC2013
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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 offers students an opportunity to develop their creative, conceptual, and technical abilities through the collaborative production of fiction, non-fiction, hybrid, or experimental screen projects of their choice across different media. They are encouraged to step up to new creative challenges in roles they have an affinity for, such as directing, producing, cinematography, production design, editing or sound design. The creative opportunities of this unit can produce work suitable for professional portfolios and entry into film festivals. |
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:
Assessment tasks are submitted online, through iLearn.
All written work can only be submitted on iLearn as PDFs only. No other format will be accepted. Hard copies will not be accepted.
For film submissions, refer to assessment guidelines in the unit guide and also to announcements on iLearn.
There are no examinations in this unit.
Class Participation Policy
As participation in team activity during class is linked to and underpins the unit Learning Outcomes, you will need to either apply for Special Consideration to cover any missed workshop/practical (if the disruption is greater than three consecutive days) or supply appropriate documentation to your unit convenor for any missed workshop/practical (if less than three consecutive days). Group collaboration is an essential part of the final project. You are expected to present yourself for all group meetings/activities and the in-class presentations at the time and place designated.
Late Submissions / 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.
Feedback
Feedback in this unit is available in multiple forms: informal feedback through the ‘announcement’ function in iLearn, if there are points of relevance to the whole class; in email communication with individual students by the convenor in response to questions related to unit activities; in personal consultations by phone or face to face as requested by appointment; as formal feedback during workshops from staff and peers; as general comment and rubric comments attached to assignments.
Examples
Examples of assessments will either be posted iLean (including sample films) and/or discussed in lectures & workshops.
ASSESSMENT GRADES AND STATUS
Assessment standards in this unit align with the University's grade descriptors, as follows:
Grade HD Range 85-100 Status ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS: Pass
Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality, insight or creativity in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the program.
Grade D Range 75-84 Status ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS: Pass
Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality or creativity in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the program and the audience.
Grade C Range 65-74 Status ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS: Pass
Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the program.
Grade P Range 50-64 Status ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS: Pass
Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the program; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the program. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.
Grade F Range 0-49 Status ‘Standard Grade’ in AMIS: Fail
Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the program.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Portfolio: Video Essay of Creative Strategies and Study Plan | 40% | No | 11/09/2020 |
Screen Production | 60% | No | 06/11/2020 |
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: 11/09/2020
Weighting: 40%
Portfolio: Video Essay of Creative Strategies and Study Plan. Each student will research and present a portfolio of items which include the following: 1. Video Essay analyzing screen and other excerpts of their choice . 2. Study Plan must include a plan for the research that they are conducting in preparation of their role (e.g. an engagement with the ideas of montage editing [for directors and editors] or screen performance [for directors] or realism in design [for production designers]) and for the screen production they are working on. Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Creative work
Indicative Time on Task 2: 71 hours
Due: 06/11/2020
Weighting: 60%
OPTION A COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT
This assignment has 2 components: Final Film (30%) Critical Evaluation of Role (30%) 1. Final Film Each student will perform a crew role on a collaborative digital video screen production of up to 7 minutes. Each member of the creative production team is expected to undertake adequate preparation to carry out their role. 2. Critical Evaluation of Role You are assessed on your crew role performance as evidenced in the final film supported by a range of documentation. 3. Dated weekly log during pre-production, production and post-production of one paragraph outlining in dot points relevant actions you took in relation to the project during that time frame. Refer to iLearn for further information.
OPTION B INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
This assignment has 2 components: Final Film (30%) Critical Evaluation of Role (30%) 1. Final Film Each student will individually make a digital video screen production of up to 7 minutes. The student is expected to undertake adequate preparation to carry out their role. 2. Critical Evaluation of Role You are assessed on your performance as evidenced in the final film supported by a range of documentation. 3. Dated weekly log during pre-production, production and post-production of one paragraph outlining in dot points relevant actions you took in relation to the project during that time frame. Refer to iLearn for further information.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Timetable
For details of the unit timetable please go to: www.timetables.mq.edu.au
Technology & Software
This is a screen production unit. Students may be required to work with a range of the department's digital and mechanical technologies and editing software including still and moving image recorders (eg. Sony HD F5 cameras), sound recorders, digital editing software, image stabilising equipment, tripods, dollies, various portable lighting equipment, etc. Students undertaking independent productions may use their own equipment.
Health and Safety
Students must adhere to health and safety guidelines during workshops and production activities. A safety report is required for all productions. Detailed guidelines will be provided on iLearn.
Attendance
It is a compulsory requirement to attend all production workshops and lectures.
Any absence from a workshop or lecture must be supported by documentation such as a 'a completed Professional Authority Form (PAF)' and discussed with the convenor.
Unit Readings
Students are expected to undertake independent research into the creative and technical aspects of screen production. A list of the weekly readings is available from the unit schedule and links to Library eReserve will be provided on ILearn. The readings are intended only as a supplement to the core screen production work, as well as enhancing your understanding of theoretical and production concepts discussed during the unit. Although readings will not be assessed from week to week, it is strongly advised that you broaden your understanding of concepts and practices relating to screen production by completing relevant readings, as well as independently researching your specific crew role areas of interest.
The list below includes recommended texts that will be available from the MQ Library.
Directing/Producing
Cohen Hart, Juan Salazar & Iqbal Barkat, Screen Media Arts, Victoria: OUP 2009.
Mercado, G., The filmmaker's eye : learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic composition, Boston: Focal Press c20011
Profieres, Nicholas T., Film Directing Fundamentals, Boston: Focal Press, 2001.
Rabiger, Michael, Directing: film techniques and aesthetics, Boston: Focal Press, 2003.
Rea, Peter and D. Irving, Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Boston: Focal Press, 2nd ed., 2000
Katz, Steven, Film Directing Shot By Shot: visualising from concept to screen, Studio City CA: Michael Wiese Production in conjunction with Focal Press, 1991
Art Direction
Affron, C & M., Sets in Motion: art direction and film narrative, New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1995.
Gibbs, John, Mise-en-scene: film style and interpretation, London: Wallflower 2002
Editing
Dancyger, Ken, Technique of Film and Video Editing, Boston: Focal Press, 2007. **
Murch, Walter, In the Blink of an Eye, Sydney: AFTRS, 1992.
Sound
Chion, Michel, Audio-vision: sound on screen, New York: Columbia Press, 1994.
Larsen, Peter, Film Music, London: Reaktion, 2007.
Sider, Larry et al (eds.), Soundscape: the school of sound lectures 1998-2001, London: Wallflower, 2003.
Cinematography
Mercado, G., The filmmaker's eye : learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic composition, Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, c2011.
Schaefer, Dennis and Larry Salvato, Masters of Light - Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers, Berekeley and LA: University of California Press, 1984.
Tarkovsky, Andrei, Sculpting in Time - Reflections on the Cinema, London: Faber, 1989.
Continuity
Miller, Pat, Script Supervising and Film Continuity, Boston: Focal Press, 1999.
Rowlands, Avril, Continuity Supervisor, Boston: Focal Press, 2000.
Additional weekly readings will be provided on iLearn.
READING LIST & SCHEDULE
Additional info on schedule, readings and other resources will be provided weekly on iLearn.
SCHEDULE
Week 1
Intensive Week (Online)
27th, 28th and 29th July 3 pm to 8 pm Online via Zoom
This intensive week will combine lectures and workshops to deal with the following topics/concerns:
Week 2
No lectures or workshops. Student to meet as a group to work on at least one aspect of their production together which will be demonstrated in class or online in Week 3. These aspects could include or not restricted to:
Week 3
Workshops in Screen Studio or online via Zoom.
Students will demonstrate what they have worked on as a group the previous week. They will present their findings to class. We will collectively refine these ideas in class and further their explorations.
Students will report on how they are progressing with their study plans.
Week 4
No lectures or workshops. Student to meet as a group to work on at least one aspect of their production together which will be demonstrated in class in Week 5.
Week 5
Workshops in Screen Studio or online via Zoom. Students will demonstrate what they have worked on as a group the previous week. They will present their findings to class. We will collectively refine these ideas in class.
Students will report on how they are progressing with their study plans.
Week 6
Workshops in Screen Studio or online via Zoom. Shoot and edit online drafts of productions (or sample scenes).
Week 7
No lectures or workshops. Students to prepare for shoots.
Semester Break Week 1
Final preproduction or shoot
Semester Break Week 2
Final preproduction or shoot
Week 8
No workshops. Last week of shooting. Post production commences.
Week 9
No workshops. Consult with convenor on edits.
Week 10
Workshops in Screen Studio or online via Zoom. Show draft assemblies in class.
Week 11
No workshops. Edit locked off. Sound design. Consult with convenor on edits
Week 12
Workshops in Screen Studio or online via Zoom. Show fine cuts in class.
Week 13
No workshops. Meetings with production groups to finalise edits.
Week 14
Export.
Focus Screening - TBA
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Late Penalties
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 – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Students who are experiencing major difficulties such as long-term illness are expected to apply for Special Consideration at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.
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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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