Making Movies 3 Practical Production (FLTV30022)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Making Movies 3 Practical Production is where all the knowledge and introductory practical components of Making Movies 1 & 2 come together, to consolidate those experiences in a specialised filmmaking intensive experience.

This hands-on filmmaking workshop runs over four days. Working in small crews, and led by experienced film practitioners/tutors, students have the opportunity to work in small groups to write and shoot two short films over four days. Script development and shooting takes place in our state of the art film studios, using the professional filmmaking equipment of the film and television school.

This subject aims to give those who have never made a film the confidence that it can be done by those with enthusiasm, passion, dedication, team skills, considered coordination, and a good idea. During the intensive you will meet and work with your potential filmmaking crews of the future.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • articulate screenwriting knowledge, including the development of ideas for the workshop films;
  • write a properly formatted short screenplay suitable to film in 1 day;
  • write and plan your own short film, including character breakdown, writing a script and developing shooting plans and story boards.

Generic skills

  • Write a properly formatted short screenplay suitable to film in 1 day;
  • analyse a short screenplay and break it down into a shot list;
  • have a basic understanding of lighting and sound recording for digital video;
  • awareness regarding the importance of OH&S within the film industry including on set safety;
  • have a basic knowledge of camera placement and framing techniques;
  • be able to apply knowledge of onset communication and basic shooting protocols when working with a small film crew;
  • gain the confidence to produce your own short film, and actually prepare a script and shooting plans for your next short film.

Last updated: 4 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FLTV20005 Making Movies 2
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5

With a result of at least 70 in FLTV20005

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: 4 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Workshop Participation: Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback, and teamwork skills

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period10%

Formatted script (for 3 - 5 minute film - 1800 words equivalent)

  • 3-5 pages
During the assessment period45%

Character/s breakdown

  • 600 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period15%

Storyboard/Director's pre-visualisation of 2 scenes from the script

  • 500 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period15%

2 minute oral Director's Statement, based on the script and describing what the film idea is about, intended audience, and the how the film will look and sound, including performance style - delivered via video link

  • 600 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period15%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 4 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Winter Term
    CoordinatorHelen Gaynor
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising a four day intensive.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 5 July 2021
    Pre teaching requirementsStudents will be required to complete pre-reading and/or viewing during the pre-teaching period. Study materials will be made available via the LMS.
    Teaching period12 July 2021 to 15 July 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 July 2021
    Census date12 July 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 July 2021
    Assessment period ends 4 August 2021

Additional delivery details

Quota

This subject has an enrolment quota of 40 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.

Last updated: 4 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 April 2025