Show Business of Creative Producing (FLTV90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide a concentrated overview of the producer’s role in developing screen projects. Students will deepen their knowledge and skills in both the ‘show’ and ‘business’ aspects of the industry, and learn to integrate ‘creative vision’ with ‘fiscal vision’.
Students explore the whole project leadership process, from initial proposals through creative development, financing, legal considerations and industrial relations, to production and distribution. Diverse sources and strategies for funding are examined, including the differences between commercial and government backing, and between film and television projects.
Guest presenters from the industry provide current information and insights. Assignments and class workshops address the requirements and protocols of the profession.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- balance creative and business aspects in the producer role;
- design project development pathways by evaluating and prioritising critical elements;
- present a persuasive case for a screen project;
- contextualise projects within the constraints of practical and marketplace considerations;
- appraise and navigate the pathways within the Australian screen industry.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate confidently in oral and written forms for a variety of audiences;
- gather, organize and present complex information;
- analyse, solve problems and negotiate in group settings;
- use creative and business skills in diverse practical situations;
- apply strategic and planning skills to leadership roles.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Funding Application
| Mid teaching period | 30% |
3-minute video pitch and a 1000-word written rationale
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Chain of Title and Entertainment Law Research Paper
| During the assessment period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Stephen Luby Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising twelve 1-hour classes (face to face and online), and twelve 2-hour tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 10 November 2023