ACF308 - Screen Production Project
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Anna Brownfield |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in A351.2: Completion of four (4) level 2 ACF or ACA coded units For other cohorts including A351.3: ACF201 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:Students must attend and participate in project-based activities at the Burwood campus on the scheduled days during the trimester. | |
Content
This unit is the capstone production unit for the Screen Production major. It is an opportunity for students to specialise in one of the production roles that most interest them such as producing/production management, directing, production design/art direction, animation, cinematography, sound design and editing/post-production, or television studio, independent video, experimental or documentary production.
This unit produces selected short form projects from ACF307 Major Project Development. It will introduce screen production to equip students with the necessary creative and technical skills to undertake a short form production. It explores the techniques, skills and knowledge of continuity and constructive coverage and the fundamentals of directing, lighting, cinematography, sound recording, camera, cast and crew management. It is a practical unit that requires participation in the assessment activities, workshops and production exercises that will contribute to the development of industry standard production skills.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Create a production plan and act on feedback to finalise the screen project | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply the rules of continuity shooting and editing to complete a screen production to industry standards | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Work effectively as a crew member and take responsibility for self whilst on location filmmaking | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Engage ethically and productively in the professional context, recognising and reflecting on social, cultural and ethical issues as they arise in creative work | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Production Role Folio | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2: Screen Project | 3-6 minute film | 50% | Week 11 |
| Assessment 3: Reflection on Practice | 1000 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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