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10486 (v.6) Film and Television 223 - Drama Workshop


 

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Workshop:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1532 (v.8) Film and Television 121 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version

Syllabus:

Theoretical elements of dramatic and narrative film-making in a series of practical workshops and group exercises to develop skills in script realisation, the use of vision and sound elements, and approaches to working with actors.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have demonstrated - An understanding of how to operate digital video and associated production equipment in situations typical of a single-camera drama production. A developed understanding of the processes and protocols of drama production. A developed understanding of the various areas of specialization involved in drama production. An understanding of the ways in which these various areas of specialization interrelate in the production of screen drama. Intermediate practical expertise in at least two of these areas of specialization through the production of short drama exercises.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

No prescibed references

Unit Texts:

Katz, S., Film Directing : Shot by Shot, Michael Wiese Productions/Focal Press. Rabiger, M., Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics. Focal Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Prodution Assignment (1) 15%, Prodution Assignment (2) 20%, Production Assignment (3) 35%, Production Assistance/Attachment and Report 15%, Tutorial Presentation 15%. This by Grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100701 Audio Visual Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Lim Kok Wing Inst MalaysiaSemester 1Y  
2004Lim Kok Wing Inst MalaysiaSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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