Production Techniques
Duration
- 1 Semester
Contact hours
- 72 hours per Semester
Prerequisites
Admission into BA-FTV2 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BA-FTV3 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BA-DESDMD2 - Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) OR Admission into BA-FTVANI - Bachelor of Film and Television (Animation) OR Admission into BA-FTV1 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BH-FTV2 - Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours) OR Admission into BA-ANI - Bachelor of AnimationAims and objectives
This unit introduces students to the basic principles of video camcorder technology, production, lighting and location photography, video and camera terminology and audio recording. This enables students to put into practise video and stills production theory and gain experience in the safe and competent operation of equipment.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply digital-based, pro-sumer video production technology, video specifications, formats and prevailing industry technical standards to production outcomes
2. Apply basic lighting techniques and safe operation of production lighting and grip equipment as pertaining to occupational health and safety issues
3. Discuss the principles of shooting to edit in terms of coverage and editing outcomes
4. Apply basic camcorder technology and the creative use of camera and compositional construction to a series of camera and audio exercises
5. Discuss the concepts of colour temperature and mix light sources
6. Evaluate the impact of production technologies on the social and natural environment
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Apply digital-based, pro-sumer video production technology, video specifications, formats and prevailing industry technical standards to production outcomes
2. Apply basic lighting techniques and safe operation of production lighting and grip equipment as pertaining to occupational health and safety issues
3. Discuss the principles of shooting to edit in terms of coverage and editing outcomes
4. Apply basic camcorder technology and the creative use of camera and compositional construction to a series of camera and audio exercises
5. Discuss the concepts of colour temperature and mix light sources
6. Evaluate the impact of production technologies on the social and natural environment
Courses with unit
Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Lab |
3 |
12 |
36 |
| Online Contact | N/A |
|
|
| Specified Learning Activities Production of 90 sec film project Completion of technical journal |
9 1 |
5 12 |
45 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Online production tutorials Technical journal research |
|
|
22 20 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 135 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Technical Journal | Individual | 20% | 3 |
| Shooting for Editing & Lighting | Group | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Individual 90 Second Project | Individual | 50% | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Teamwork Skills
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
Topics may include:
• Function and operation of camcorders and still cameras
• Operation of external microphones and basic location recording
• Lighting equipment, lighting techniques as well as production grip equipment
• Shooting for editing
• Review digital video broadcast standards, formats and specifications
• Aspect ratios (4x3 and 16x9)
• Progressive and interlace acquisition modes, television industry production protocols
• Processes and digital workflows
• Film and Television industry technical information and terminology.
• Function and operation of camcorders and still cameras
• Operation of external microphones and basic location recording
• Lighting equipment, lighting techniques as well as production grip equipment
• Shooting for editing
• Review digital video broadcast standards, formats and specifications
• Aspect ratios (4x3 and 16x9)
• Progressive and interlace acquisition modes, television industry production protocols
• Processes and digital workflows
• Film and Television industry technical information and terminology.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials will be made available in the Unit Outline