759-171 Assigned Projects 1

Semester 1 - Lectures, demonstrations and tutorials in video production techniques lead to short practical exercises. Working in crews and rotating roles each student has an opportunity to undertake directing, production managing, sound recording, camera operating, lighting, art directing, continuity, editing and sound post production. Students also undertake short specialist studies in such as Animation, Visual Effects or Documentary. Semester 2 - Classes, tutorials and workshops in screen writing, production management, screen aesthetics and the development of a short script. Also introduction to 16mm film production, including camera operation, sound recording, audio post production, editing and laboratory services. Students also write and direct a 16mm film exercise and crew on other student exercises.

Continuous and based on submission of exercises and crewing undertaken; video and 16mm production: 4 x production exercises (1-4mins each) (50%); crewing on a minimum of 5 student productions (30%); class participation* and class exercises (equivalent 2,500 words) (20%) (*Participation assessed on criteria of attendance, punctuality, ability to discuss, give/receive feedback and teamwork skills.)