Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Computer Requirements:

• Personal Computer: It is encouraged that students have a computer or laptop capable of video editing.
• Desktop Access: Access to high-performance desktop computers is available in 10HA. These computers are equipped with AVID Media Composer, the preferred video editing software for all screen units. Familiarisation with the Mac OS is encouraged as most computers in Building 10HA are Apple computers.

Software Access:

• AVID Media Composer: Installed on 10HA desktops and it is preferred for use in all screen units.
• Adobe Suite: Includes Premiere Pro.

Equipment and Software Usage: Access to the necessary equipment and software will be provided by the university. Students will be required to work with a variety of departmental digital and mechanical technologies, including:

• Video Recording Equipment: Such as Sony PXW-FS5 and FX6 cameras.
• Audio Equipment: Including sound recorders and microphones.
• Editing Software: Digital editing tools for both still and moving images.
• Supporting Equipment: Image stabilising gear, tripods, dollies, and various portable lighting tools.

Online Learning Resources: The university provides access to online platforms for learning about screen production technologies:

• Udemy Business https://multisearch.mq.edu.au/permalink/61MACQUARIE_INST/1c87tk9/alma99245374432302171.

• O’Reilly Learning Platform – business and technology courses, video and ebooks  

• ClickView – which has recently expanded its content to include a Tertiary Library collection (over 2700 educational videos including foundation skills, business, finance, health & science, video & media production)   

Health and Safety:

• Footwear: Flat-heeled, closed shoes are mandatory in the screen production studio.
• Headphones: Students must use their own headphones when working on desktop computers in 10HA.
• Safety Guidelines: Adherence to health and safety guidelines is required during workshops and production activities. A safety report is mandatory for all productions.

MMCC6212 is not delivered in a standard mode like many other units.  The activities for this unit include:

SEMINAR – Seminars will be delivered live online via Zoom on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm in Weeks 1,2,3,4,6 & 7. These seminars will be a mix of lectures, discussions, film screenings and practical demonstrations. Link provided on iLearn. Although recordings are available, the seminars are an excellent opportunity to ask questions, pose queries about assignments and discuss potential filmmaking ideas. You are highly encouraged to attend these sessions live online.

STUDENT-LED LEARNING – These are activities and exercises that will be uploaded on iLearn. Students engage with them at a time and venue of their choice. It is advised that students engage in the activities in the weeks suggested in the schedule. These activities must be completed for the Portfolio Assignment (Journal). 

WORKSHOP – This is a 2-hr activity held in Weeks 5, 11 and 12. In class sessions are held at 10HA RM 189 (Screen Production Studio). Students need to attend all 3 Workshops. Students need to stick to the same time for all 3 Workshops.  In the Week 5 workshop students will get into production groups and be assigned production roles. Students who fail to attend this workshop may not be able to complete assignments.

PRACTICAL –  Practicals will be held during the 1st week of the mid-semester break for 2 days (10 am to 5 pm). Students have to attend this activity face-to-face. Sessions are not recorded.  Students can either attend the session on Mon 14^th and Tues 15^th April OR Wed 16^th and Thurs 17^th. They have to attend the session with their production group. Group will register for which session they attend in Week 5.