ATS3983 · Screen project: From film theory to media production

Overview

This practice-based unit provides you with an opportunity to test and explore theoretical and critical concepts introduced in other Film and Screen Studies units by taking part in the production of a short video group project. The unit is devoted to the practical application of the following key areas in screen media: editing, point of view, sound and image relationships, graphics and text. You build upon ideas and skills developed in the unit ATS2845 Screenwriting for media production to produce a high-quality, short video project. Time is devoted to looking at a range of videos/short films in order to think through a production's rationale and theoretical relevance. You are expected to work in small groups and to attain a competence in most but not all of the following aspects of video production: scriptwriting, production planning, filming using digital video cameras and lights, and editing and sound-mixing using computer-based digital video-editing software.

Areas of study: Film and screen studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Operate equipment related to the major stages of video production: video cameras, sound equipment (microphones), and lights;
2. Utilise computer based digital video editing and sound mixing systems;
3. Employ production research, script development methods, story boarding techniques, and pre-production planning;
4. Compare a wide range of practical options for screen production;
5. Express their own ideas and viewpoints using video, both individually and in collaboration with others;
6. Critically reflect on their own production work in relation to the key theoretical and critical questions about film and representation discussed in other courses.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.