| Area: | Department of Media and Information |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Workshop: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 304291 (v.2) Film and Television 521 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Four modules that are designed to introduce and develop both critical concepts associated with documentary production and the production of (technical) skills and abilities necessary to execute effective production. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of how to operate advanced video equipment in situations typical of single-camera documentary production. Developed an understanding of approaches to the documentary and how theyinfluence and are influenced by production techniques. Developed an understanding of the processes of documentary production. Developed an understanding of the protocols of documentary production, including ethical approaches to subjects. Developed theirability to work in groups as a member of a creative team. Worked at a level consistent with graduate enrolment. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Mollison, M. Producing Videos: A Complete Guide. AFTRS/Allen and Unwin. Rabiger, M. Directing the Documentary Focal Press. Musburger, R.B. Single camera video production. Focal Press. Chater, K. Production research: an introduction. Focal Press. Lyver, D. (ed.) Basics of video lighting (second edition). Focal Press. Ward, P. Basic betacam and DVCPRO camerawork (second edition). Focal Press. Ohanian, T.A. Digital Nonlinear editing (second edition). Focal Press. Huber. Audio productoin techniques for video. Focal Press. Amyes, T. Audio post-production in video and film (second edition). Focal Press. Jeffery, T. (ed.) Film business: a handbook for producers. AFTRS. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous assessment - practical exercises and group assignment - 100% |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
