The unit builds on the knowledge of basic concepts from FIT2026 Sound and video studio by further developing an understanding of the multimedia development process, tools and techniques as applied to advanced time based media manipulation in multimedia content production. It introduces students to a range of techniques by which video can be manipulated and enhanced after the original material has been recorded.
1 hr lecture/wk, 3 hr tutorial/wk
Students will be expected to spend a total of 12 hours per week during semester on this unit as follows:
It is also expected that you will spend 8 hours doing personal study and research.
Ruben Hopmans
Consultation hours: Thursday 5PM-7PM
Ruben Hopmans
Consultation hours: Friday 2PM-4PM
In-semester assessment: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Major project documentation (group assessment) | 30% | Week 4, 17 August 2012, 5pm |
| Motion graphics (individual assessment) | 20% | Week 6, 31 August 2012, 5pm |
| Demonstration of two effects processes (individual assessment) | 20% | Week 12, 19 October 2012, 5pm |
| Major compositing project (group assessment) | 30% | Week 14, 2 November 2012, 5pm |
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The unit received a favorable response of 4 out of 5 in the unit review in regards to overall student satisfaction.
However, 2 things were noted:
This subject requires specific software and access to the available labs at Caulfield was limited. As of semester 2, 2012, lab B342b will have 24 hour access.
Trial versions of the software (Adobe) are available from the vendors site for students to download to their own systems. Typically the versions offered on the vendors home page are the latest ones and might be a more advanced version of the software that exists in FIT labs. This has caused incompatibility issues.
It seems that some students are unaware that the vendor does allow access to all versions of the software but not from their home page. We will provide details about this as part of our course content from now on.
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp
Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
Software relating to this subject may be accessed from several of the on-campus student labs.
The main applications used in this subject for audio, video and DVD technologies are in the Macintosh lab B342B at Caulfield. This software can also be found in Mac lab K110.
At Berwick, The sofware can be found in lab G87.
The principle editing/authoring software will be the Adobe Master Collection
Software may be:
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Students should check the assignments and resources on MOODLE | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Introduction to unit, overview of assignments and activities | |
| 2 | Overview of After Effects | |
| 3 | Concepts in motion graphics production | |
| 4 | Using masks and mattes | Assignment 1 due Week 4, 17 August 2012, 5pm |
| 5 | Green screen capture | |
| 6 | Green screen capture | Assignment 2 due Week 6, 31 August 2012, 5pm |
| 7 | 3D applications in post production | |
| 8 | Motion tracking | |
| 9 | Planar tracking | |
| 10 | Particle systems | |
| 11 | Applying expressions | |
| 12 | Rendering and troubleshooting | Assignment 3 due Week 12, 19 October 2012, 5pm; Assignment 4 due Week 14, 2 November 2012, 5pm |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your MUSO (Blackboard or Moodle) learning system.
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/unit-assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see the Demystifying Citing and Referencing tutorial at http://lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
This unit has a group based assessment component of 60% and an individual component of 40%
To pass in this unit a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 50% then a mark of no greater than 49-N will be recorded for the unit.
Due to the nature of group work in this subject, it is expected that all students will attend 100% of classes. Failure to do so may result in difficulties with passing the unit.
If you are absent for more than two tutorial sessions you must supply a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation. For applying for special consideration refer to the link provided under 'Extensions and penalties' at the end of this section.
If you are finding problems with this requirement please ensure you speak to your unit adviser as early as possible. It is your responsibility to ensure that you can make this commitment before you embark on this subject.
Please note that attendance at tutorials without any study outside of allocated class times will not be sufficient to complete the work required.
Make sure you have a copy of the project you are working on with you when you attend classes.
Assessment procedures for a non–performing team member
If the unit assessor, or one or more team members, becomes concerned regarding the contribution of one or more members of a group then the unit assessor will determine, using the project documentation, examination of current work and discussion with the students concerned whether the student or students are making an equitable contribution to the work of the group.
If it is determined that the student or students are not making an equitable contribution to the work of the group they may be deemed to be a non-performing team member.
In the event of this determination being made the group component of their assessment will be multiplied by a factor of up to 0.5 to arrive at a raw score.
Attention to technical detail (8%)
Originality of concept, theme and outcome (8%)
Scope of project (8%)
Layout, clarity and professionalism of design (6%)
Demonstrated understanding of composition, aesthetics and timing (5%)
Establishment of customer profile and relevant information (5%)
Complexity and originality of effects/techniques and screen elements including sound (5%)
Clarity and complexity of supporting files (ROM content) (5%)
Demonstrated mastery of software and processes in constructing solution (10%)
Professionalism and clarity of presentation (10%)
Quality of media elements in final product (5%)
Effectiveness in portraying underlying message/story (5%)
Impact of effect solutions in the finished product (10%)
Integration of effect solutions in the finished product (10%)
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz).
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
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Key educational policies include:
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Responsibility for student work
Students should note that they are, at all times, responsible for their work. All relevant material should be backed up on a regular basis to CD, DVD or Flash disks. The university has CD & DVD burners in the computer labs and blank CDs/DVDs may be purchased through the on-campus bookstore. Loss of assignment work due to hardware failure, virus or theft will not be accepted as reasons for late or non-submission of work. Students must hold an exact copy of all work which they submit for assessment, this copy should be held until your final result for the unit is released.