This unit provides a theoretical and practical guide to the processes involved in producing audio-visual content designed for informational purposes. It will cover the processes involved in designing and documenting such a project in terms of the information delivered and the logistics involved, the actual recording and editing of media used in the project, including technical standards conventionally employed in video and DVD production. This unit will be delivered in a studio environment with an emphasis on collaborative learning.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
VSA3020, MMS2407, MMS2410
Mark Power
Consultation hours: Monday, 12Noon to 2PM
Rick Laird
Consultation hours: Tuesday, 3PM to 5PM
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There was some feedback that indicated a more formal approach to software instruction was desired. To this end there are now a number of tutorials that are available as formal homework and are assessed in studio.
The tutorial files were stored on a special remote drive as the video file sizes were too large to be uploaded to Moodle. Some students had difficulty accessing this drive from their computers at home.
Tutorials were redesigned and reduced in size and can now be accessed on Moodle
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu.au/unitevaluations/index.jsp
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Unit overview and expectations / cross platform issues | |
| 2 | Writing project proposals and filming permissions | Demonstrate homework 1 in scheduled studio time |
| 3 | Video editing techniques | Demonstrate homework 2 in scheduled studio time |
| 4 | live action camera techniques | |
| 5 | Live action sound recording/microphones/ waveform editors | Project Plan due Week 5, Tuesday, 5PM |
| 6 | Interview techniques | Demonstrate homework 3 in scheduled studio time |
| 7 | Lighting fundamentals | Process Journal Submission 1 due Week 7, Tuesday, 5PM |
| 8 | Motion graphics | |
| 9 | Colour correction | Demonstrate homework 4 in scheduled studio time |
| 10 | Video compression issues | Demonstrate homework 5 in scheduled studio time |
| 11 | Presentations - aims and expectations | |
| 12 | Presentations | Presentation due Week 12 in studio class |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC. Process Journal Submission 2 and Final Product Delivery due Week 14, Tuesday, 5PM | |
| 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 learning system.
In-semester assessment: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assigned homework | 10% | Weeks 2, 3, 6, 9 and 10 at start of studio class |
| Project Plan for a video-based Authoring Project | 20% | Week 5, Tuesday, 5PM |
| Process Journal Submission 1 | 15% | Week 7, Tuesday, 5PM |
| Presentation | 10% | Week 12 in studio class |
| Major video project delivery and Process Journal Submission 2 | 45% | Week 14, Tuesday, 5PM |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
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.
If you are absent for more than two tutorial sessions you must supply a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation.
If you are finding problems with this requirement please ensure you speak to your unit adviser as early as possible.
Attendance at tutorials without any work outside of this allocated class time will not be sufficient.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you can make this commitment before you embark on this subject
There will be a one-hour lecture and a three-hour tutorial each week. It is also expected that you will spend 8 hours per week in personal study and research. To get the most out of this time you should make sure you have with you 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 Process diaries 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.
Late submission
Assignments must be submitted by the due date. Details of the assignments submission procedure will be supplied via the unit on-line pages.
Where assignments are submitted in person (eg. hard copy or disk) a FIT 'Assignment Cover Sheet' with appropriate identification and signatures must be attached. All work must be presented in an A4 plastic cover. If multiple written pages, must be stapled or bound.
It is your responsibility to keep track of and manage your assignment due dates
Penalties are incurred from the due date at the rate of a 5% reduction in grade for each day (including weekends) the assignment is late.
If you are having difficulty with assignment submission, please advise your Unit Adviser immediately so that any problems can be addressed.
Successful completion of all tasks and processes as outlined in the homework brief.
Full description of the assignment requirements, due dates and assessment criteria are available on MOODLE.
Full description of the assignment requirements, due dates and assessment criteria are available on MOODLE.
Research
Development
Learning
Production
Full description of the assignment requirements, due dates and assessment criteria are available on MOODLE.
Discussion of the project – and the objectives behind its development.
What options or ideas did you offer to the client and what final approach was decided upon?
Well thought out and practiced.
Effective communication.
Evidence of a creative solution.
Evidence of logistical problem solving.
How well were the problems/ solutions discussed.
Key technologies/processes addressed.
Full details of project requirements will be posted on MOODLE.
Research
Development
Learning
Production
Full description of the assignment requirements, due dates and assessment criteria are available on MOODLE.
There are no required texts for this unit. Individuals may need to purchase texts relating to their specific project.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
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.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-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 electronic submission). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.
If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the learning system for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal.
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 the on-campus FIT student labs.
The main applications used in this subject for audio, video and DVD technologies are in the Macintosh labs B342B at Caulfield. Another 16 Macs are located in B343.
The principle editing/authoring software will be the Adobe Master Collection.
Software may be:
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monash’s Education Policies at: www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Important student resources including Faculty policies are located at http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/
The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at http://www.monash.edu.au/students. For Malaysia see http://www.monash.edu.my/Student-services, and for South Africa see http://www.monash.ac.za/current/.
The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. At Malaysia, visit the Library and Learning Commons at http://www.lib.monash.edu.my/. At South Africa visit http://www.lib.monash.ac.za/.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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 portable drives. 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. Where work is submitted via Moodle, it is the responsibility of the student to check that their assignment has been uploaded successfully. 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.