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Film Craft (FLTV90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed to stimulate students to contemplate the craft of film-making from the perspective of the producer. Through collaborative filmmaking exercises and by engaging in supporting roles in student film productions, students will develop a range of skills in the practical managerial and organisational requirements of producing.
The subject will be taught using a blended approach; combining on-line discussions, with industry led tours, pre-set collaboration exercises and case studies in a tutorial setting.
Pre-set readings and VCA produced short films will form the basis of the on-line discussions, aimed at evaluating critically the creative elements of the craft of film-making. Students will study the legislative, economic and logistical context of the Australian screen industry.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts related Film Craft;
- apply established production processes of film-making;
- interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas about how the role of the producer in film craft;
- discover and determine the best processes used by industry practitioners and / or facilities;
- critically evaluate the production management process;
- demonstrate a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal.
Generic skills
Ability to communicate and work within a brief, value protocols of collaboration, broad understanding of technical and organisational challenges.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV90020 | Business of Producing 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FLTV90021 | Producing and the Creative Process | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Collaborative Filmmaking Exercise
| Week 4 | 20% |
Online Discussions based on readings and films
| From Week 1 to Week 10 | 10% |
20 minute group presentation .
| End of semester | 20% |
Written Reflective Report
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Siobhan Jackson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 40 hours with supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Producing
Last updated: 31 January 2024