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Documentary Projects 1B (FLTV70022)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 37.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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Documentary Projects 1B further develops craft skills covering major aspects of filmmaking in the Second Semester. Each student assumes responsibility for writing, directing and editing his or her production. This work is completed both creatively and technically to a professional level. Students are required to crew on other student productions within this strand of study. Students may elect to produce their Semester Two production on or off campus depending on the necessary locations. Students are also expected, when crewing on fellow students productions, to work on or off campus.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- demonstrate a knowledge of documentary filmmaking techniques and use of equipment through creative and professional application to a production;
- effectively understand the intensity of the filmmaking process and its impact on leadership;
- effectively understand the leadership skills required when working with a filmmaking crew;
- develop the skills specifically of a director when applying to their own production;
- manage the pre and post-production requirements both creatively and professionally.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• plan and organise work and solve problems;
• demonstrate developed creative and technical skills in the area of film and television;
• effectively manage competing demands on time and deliver professional standards;
• exhibit the ability to lead a team as well as participate as a member or a collaborate group while respecting individual differences;
• exhibit a developing knowledge of the film, television and allied industries;
• communicate in oral, visual and written forms;
• contribute independent and creative thought towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV70018 | Documentary Projects 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Crewing
Students are required to crew on fellow student productions (20% of total assessment).
Production Folio
All industry standard pre-production, production and postproduction paperwork to be handed in at a professional standard to the Supervising Producer on due dates (20% of total assessment).
Semester 2 Production
This project shall be of a short duration - the specific details of the production length depend on the specialization and students will refer to their production guidelines handbook. Each student writes, directs and edits his/her own production. 2 Assessors (60% of total assessment).
Students must submit all assessment items in order to be eligible for a pass in this subject. Students must attend 80% of workshops, classes and lectures in order to be eligible for assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Steve Thomas Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 280 Total time commitment 300 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
300 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Film and Television - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022