KPB123 Multi-Camera Studio Production Practice

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit addresses creative, technical and organisational skills and knowledge required to work in a multi-camera television studio production context. You will develop an understanding of the formats suitable for live production and the practical production skills as a crew member on multiple modes of production which will form the basis of an effective industry-related repertoire. This unit builds on skills developed in previous units to make studio-based multi-camera productions and live broadcast content. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Interpret the technical and industry standards in various multi-camera forms of production.
2. Apply creative ideas within the context of a production brief and format.
3. Apply professional and ethical working practices, terminology, communication skills and equipment used in live production contexts.
4. Contribute to the creation of well-structured and creatively organised multi-camera content by developing specialist practical and communication skills within a production team.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit is taught through a combination of lectures and production tutorials, where you develop specialisations that are common to the major fields of screen production. You will be required to undertake considerable work outside set class times on your own and in production groups. While specific group process skills will be taught, it is the responsibility of individual students to work on development of constructive attitudes to your group and its members. This calls for initiative, professionalism, self-discipline and self-awareness.

Please be advised that this unit may include the presentation and scholarly analysis of material and subject matters that may be considered confronting, such as certain representations of race, class, gender and violence. QUT counselling support is available should you feel the need to avail yourself of these services.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

You will receive self, peer and staff feedback. It will take any of the following forms.

• Professional Plans: the development of these activities provides an opportunity for self reflection and staff feedback on developing skills, content and process.
• Production Tutorials: you will receive formative feedback on both conceptual and production work.
• Creative Work: productions will be screened at an open forum where staff will offer feedback on all aspects of production. You are encouraged to attend these screenings and participate in discussions about your work.
• In addition you will be encouraged to learn how to give constructive feedback to your peers over the course of the unit, and in turn receive peer feedback.

Assessment

Overview

There are three assessments for this unit. In the first assessment, you create professional documentation to plan a multi-camera production. In the second assessment you will undertake a variety of crew roles throughout your engagement with multi-camera production projects. The third assessment is a multi-camera production or production segments. 

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Professional Documentation

Use professional planning documents (run sheets, camera plans, floor plans, lighting plans etc) to prepare a television program or segment in response to a given brief. 

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Assessment: Crewing

For this assessment you will demonstrate your individual, technical and professional skills as a crew member on two or more (whole or segments of) multi-camera productions. You will have the opportunity to work in a major specialisation role (producer, director, writer, camera operator, lighting operator, editor or other).

Assessment: Creative Work

For this assessment you are required to create two or more multi-camera productions or production segments. Working as part of a collaborative team in one or more areas of specialisation, you will generate a creative outcome. (Summative)

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Requirements

All students are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages (CIESJ Tier 1 HSE requirement).

You will be advised if you are required to complete a Tier 2 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio, or a Tier 3 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery.

Costs

This unit may require student contributions to the production costs of collaborative project work. Cost varies depending on the nature of the production project and may include such things as: additional equipment and materials (e.g. computer storage drives) not already provided for by QUT; travel to locations and accommodation; art direction, costumes and makeup; music composition and copyright clearances; payment for actors; and catering. 

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Jacobson, M. (2010) Mastering Multicamera Techniques, Taylor & Francis.

Millerson, G. (1999) (3rd ed) Lighting for Television and Film, Focal Press, Oxford.

Mollison, M. (2010) (3rd ed) Producing Videos: A Complete Guide. Sydney: Allen and Unwin.

Owens, J. & Millerson, G. (2012) (15th ed.) Television Production, Taylor & Francis.

Ward, P (2001) (2nd ed) Studio and Outside Broadcast Camerawork. Focal Press, Oxford.

Safety and protective equipment

Enclosed footwear must be worn on set and on location.

Risk Assessment Statement

For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information. 

Where substantial computer-based work is required, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury. 

Every project is different and the risks are unique to that project. When working on film and television productions you are required to provide appropriate risk plans of your projects prior to receiving equipment. The risk plan should look at the scope of the project and document responses to possible scenarios that might be encountered. The prevention and avoidance of risk should be addressed by: ELIMINATION of the risk, SUBSTITUTION of the risk, ISOLATION of the risk, ENGINEERING to remove the risk, ADMINISTRATION of the risk and the use of PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Note: If in your considered opinion, there is a potential for an accident to occur, the activity should be abandoned and advice sought from specialists, supervisors or lecturers. It should be noted that even if this risk plan has been done and/or advice and consultation has been sought from lecturers or other consultants, the liability for risk management still rests, in the final instance, with the students responsible for the project.

QUT takes its obligations to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 very seriously. You as a student, must also meet your obligations under the Act. This can be done in different ways, but you are obliged to take action to manage exposure to risk.

There are Regulations, Advisory Standards and Industry Codes of Practice, to meet your obligations under the Act you must comply with these. You must take reasonable precautions and exercise proper diligence in making sure the risk is managed.

Students have an obligation to exercise care when operating equipment and to follow instructions as to the safe operation of the equipment, safe manual handling and the use of safety devices and personal protective equipment.

STUDENTS WORKING ON FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RISK PLAN HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED FOR THAT PROJECT AND THAT IT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBER.

A QUT Risk Plan Form for Student Productions and an accompanying Risk Plan Guidelines should be accessed and downloaded from the unit's Canvas site.

For students working on campus and/or accessing QUT production equipment, the following applies:

RESPONSIBILITY: Equipment faults and damage must be reported to Equipment Loans Centre (ELC) staff as soon as possible.

Students are responsible for ensuring equipment is secure and at no risk of damage. Action will be taken against anyone responsible for wilful damage or theft of QUT property.

SECURITY: Z6, the hub, offers 24 hour swipe card access. Consequently, the equipment you use there, your personal possessions and your personal safety are at risk unless everyone complies with the security regulations pertaining to this facility. Admission is by your own student card only. Do not let anyone in on your card unless prior authorisation has been given by the Discipline Head. Under no circumstance should you give your student card to anyone else. These rules will be strictly enforced and anyone who breaks them will be subject to harsh disciplinary action by the university.

Course Learning Outcomes

CA01 Bachelor of Creative Arts

1. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
2. Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
   Relates to: ULO2, ULO4, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency and a knowledge of contemporary digital practices and technologies in one or more disciplines and apply these in creative and critical settings.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
4. Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO4, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
5. Communicate, represent, and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
   Relates to: ULO4, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
6. Discern, critically analyse, and synthesise knowledge in complex creative and critical settings.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
7. Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices.
   Relates to: ULO4, Professional Documentation, Crewing, Creative Work
8. Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, sustainability, and work with integrity across all practice and professional settings.
   Relates to: ULO3, Crewing, Creative Work
9. Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism, both alone and in groups.
   Relates to: ULO3, Crewing, Creative Work