Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into GCSM-Graduate Certificate in Screen and Media Production
1a Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1b Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1c Admission into MSMA-Master of Screen and Media Production [1 year]
1d Admission into MSMI-Master of Screen and Media Production [1.5 years]
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d))
Other requirements
Topic coordinator's approval required for enrolment.
Enrolment not permitted
SCME9010 has been successfully completed
Topic description
Students will write, pitch and begin pre-production on an 8-15 minute project to be produced in SCME9001. Through independent study, film screenings and students will research appropriate projects for the major production project.

Students will meet regularly with their supervisor who will provide feedback on the script and production process. The projects will be pitched to screen production students who will form the crew for the project. Students will develop a suitable script as the basis for the major project.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • allow students to display advanced research and/or production skills

  • allow students to further develop their understanding of the screen production industry

  • provide students with opportunities to explore new areas of the study of screen and media production
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will have:

  • further developed skills in a range of research activities

  • the ability to communicate research and/or production skills and knowledge via written communication/assessment

  • advanced written communication or production skills

  • the skills to identify key issues in a specialised area of research and/or production

  • an extended understanding of screen and media theory and production