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Film Production: From Script to Screen (SCRN90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will focus on the theoretical and practical elements involved in the production of screen-based content through advanced research, professional insight and contemporary practice. Students will gain specialised theoretical and practical grounding in the screen-based content production life cycle including: the ‘pitch’; script and story development; funding and financing; pre-production, principal photography and post-production; and transmedia production and distribution. The Australian screen production sector will be situated within the context of a highly globalised industry. Other areas under investigation include the role of industry and policy stakeholders; support for emerging content creators; forms of marketing and promotion; new technology and workflows; and cross-platform production strategies.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- acquire knowledge of the practicalities of content production in relation to the stages of script writing and story development;
- gain a strong understanding of the role of key funding and financing institutions for screen-based content production, distribution and exhibition;
- learn about the function of key industry bodies and decision makers;
- be able to understand the historical, cultural and theoretical context of public support for domestic content production;
- Think creatively about the artistic process, develop advanced skills of communication and public speaking and demonstrate a comprehension and an advanced capacity for research; and
- be able to understand the varied and complex stages of development, production, distribution and exhibition of screen-based content.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- be able to demonstrate an advanced development of research skills;
- be able to define areas of inquiry and create relevant methods of research in the preparation of essays;
- be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
- be able to demonstrate highly developed skills in multimedia presentations;
- to be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and seminar discussion; and
- be able to participate productively in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
- A 2,000 word folio (40%), due mid-semester
- A 3,000 word essay (60%), due in the examination period
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% attendance in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amanda Coles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: a 3-hour seminar per week throughout semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Admission to the Master of Arts and Cultural Management (Moving Image)
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022