KPB222 Screen Crafts: Multi-Camera and Single-Camera Production

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit addresses creative, technical and organisational abilities in the areas of screen story-telling and communication. It will also provide you with an understanding of the workings of multi-camera television studio production and how this mode of production differs from single-camera modes. You will develop practical production skills as a crew member on both 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 productions such as studio-based multi-camera productions, commercials, community service announcements, short form narratives and client-based productions.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Interpret the technical and industry standards in various multi-camera and single-camera forms of production.
2. Apply creative ideas within the context of a production brief.
3. Apply professional working practice, terminology, communication skills and equipment used in both forms of production.
4. Contribute to the creation of well-structured and creatively organised multi-camera and single-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 workshops, where you develop production 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 self-discipline and self-awareness.

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.
• Workshops: 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

For this unit there are two assessments: one individual and one group project where you demonstrate your developing knowledge of single- and multi-camera production techniques and professionalism. As a crew member you will be progressively and individually assessed over the semester (60%); and as part of a production team you are required to collaboratively generate two or more single- and multi-camera productions (40%) for which you will receive a group mark.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Faculty Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit. This includes information on assignment submission, late assignments and assignment extensions.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Crewing

For this assessment you will demonstrate your individual, technical and professional skills as a crew member on two or more multi-camera and single-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 and single-camera productions. Working as part of a collaborative team in one or more areas of specialisation, you will generate a creative outcome. (Summative)

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

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.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Requirements

All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.

This unit also requires a Tier 2 Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 2 induction.

This unit also requires a Tier 3 Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 3 induction.

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Bordwell, D. and Thompson, K. (2010) (10th ed) Film Art, An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Jackman, J. (2010) (3rd ed.) Lighting for Digital Video and Television, Focal Press.

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.

Other

This unit may incur costs associated with such things as: additional equipment and materials (e.g. computer disks) 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.

Risk Assessment Statement

For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.

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. You 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.

AS A STUDENT WORKING ON FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS, YOU WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED FOR THAT PROJECT AND THAT IT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBER.

RESPONSIBILITY: Equipment faults and damage must be reported to Technical Services staff as soon as possible. You 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

KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts

1. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO3
2. Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
   Relates to: ULO2
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO4
4. Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO3
5. Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
   Relates to: ULO4
6. Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2
7. Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO3, ULO4
8. Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
   Relates to: ULO4