Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour seminar weekly
1 x 3-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BCADM-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
1a Admission into BCASC-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen)
1b Admission into BCAVEED-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)
1c Admission into BCAHVEED-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of SCME1060, SCME2050, SCME8002 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s); Test(s); Practical work; Tutorial participation.
Topic description
This topic introduces students to the basic skills and conceptual development of screen production. Students will work as individuals and in groups on production assignments and exercises to examine and explore production techniques, crewing and creative problem solving in camera, lighting and sound operation and in non-linear editing.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • introduce students to camera, lighting, and sound recording equipment and techniques

  • introduce students to non linear editing techniques and organisation of media files

  • provide students with opportunities to develop screen production skills through group activities and assignments

  • provide students with opportunities to collaborate creatively and problem solve with their peers

  • give students a basic overall awareness of the production and post production process
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • demonstrate basic skills in camera, lighting and sound recording techniques

  • demonstrate basic skills in editing techniques and organisation of media files

  • collaborate with peers on screen production activities and assignments

  • demonstrate problem solving in creative work

  • show evidence of initiative and creativity within a group context

  • demonstrate appropriate and meaningful visual language for use in screen stories