Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
72 hours per semester
Prahran
Credit Points: 25 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
This unit aims to further investigate methods and techniques that are used in the development, production and post production of film and television projects. It aims to further develop a sophisticated understanding of the post-production process. The unit will explore the numerous roles in the post production of industry standard work . The students will have the opportunity to collaborate on group projects focusing on an area of specialisation as well as develop individual projects Learning Objectives At the completion of this unit students should be able to: • Apply industry standard formatting to the development of short documents, budgets, drafts and director and producer statements; • Work collaboratively to develop ideas and apply these in the development of a major film and video production focusing on teamwork, leadership and work ethics; • Investigate and identify an area of specialisation within the film making process and develop that specialisation in a major project; • Develop and articulate an aesthetic approach that takes into account the specialisation chosen. • Research potential funding opportunities for the project including government and private sector and the placement of the project into the market. • Develop an understanding of the current film funding and development environment that takes into account market projections, potential investment opportunities, govt funding opportunities, online exhibition and distribution and festival opportunities
Lecture style presentations, project–based learning, tutorials using screenings, site visits, guest speakers, individual project and pitching workshops.
Assessment information for this unit 1. Major Project and short documents (60%) due production week 13 2. Market and Research (40%) due production week 13
Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. Within this context, HDFTV421 aims to provide students with the following attributes: • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas; • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community; • Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations; • Are adaptable and manage change; • Are aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Topics for discussion may include: • Industry standard formatting; • Shooting plan, tests rehearsal; • Producing script/bible, budgets, schedules, contracts; • Coordinating finance and production logistics; • Post-production methodology. • Marketing of film and tv content • Funding opportunities Preparation requirements Students are expected to spend time investigating and developing an understanding of industry standards, to be used for all text documents. Students will be involved in exercises involving: • Investigating industry standards; • Individual/collaborative meetings, discussions and production of a post production methodology for the Major Project; • Production of industry standard documents, such as budgets, schedules, and contracts; • Co-ordinating the financing and post production for the Major Project; • Development of a marketing plan and potential funding plan proposal for the Major Project. • Investigation into rights clearances in respect to cast, music, stock footage, archival material, etc.
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