ACF701 - Television Studio Production
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Elizabeth Baulch Trimester 2: Elizabeth Baulch |
| Previously: | ACM237/ACM711 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must complete unit ACF700 or ACM712 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour seminar per week Students must attend and participate in project-based activities at the Burwood campus on the scheduled days during the trimester, commencing in week 1 |
Content
This unit enables students to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of television studio production through practice. By examining the context and evolution of historical and contemporary production practices, students will develop understandings of the formats and creative possibilities associated with studio production genres. Exercises and projects replicate real world productions and challenges in an industry level broadcast studio. Multi-camera studio production requires teamwork and collaboration with the emphasis placed on the development of pre-production planning, production management and studio production skills. This is a practical unit that requires attendance to participate in the assessment activities.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Identify and apply the production elements of television genres and formats | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Undertake basic operation of production equipment and apply the processes and practices of studio production | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Collaborate with others to design and produce a 'live-to-air' multi-camera studio production | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Analyse the processes and practices of studio production and the impact they have on one another | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Critical Evaluations | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 2 - Minor Project | 1250 words equivalent | 25% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 - Major Project | 2250 words or equivalent | 45% | Week 11 |
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Critical Evaluations | 1500 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 2 - Minor Project | 1250 words equivalent | 25% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 3 - Major Project | 2250 words or equivalent | 45% | 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
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link ACF701
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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