Screen Production Capstone: Production and Post Production
36 hours face to face + blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit consolidates relevant theory and technical skills in relation to production and post-production theories. Working in groups, students will apply production and post-production processes to produce a fully resolved screen-based media project.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-August-2026
01-November-2026
01-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-August-2026
Census date
01-September-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-September-2026
Results released date
08-December-2026
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Produce a screen-based media project that utilises relevant theory and digital production phases
- Evaluate screen-based media workflows, organisational tools and project management strategies in relation to the production of a major media project
- Produce media content that demonstrates professional competencies, and an enhanced knowledge of screen-based media production techniques and strategies
- Apply research strategies and reflective practice techniques to guide the development of a screen-based media project
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Studio | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Activities Various | 10.25 | 8 weeks | 82 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| TOTAL | 142 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Group | 20% | 1,2,3 |
| Major Production Project | Group | 65% | 1,2,3 |
| Project Report | Individual | 15% | 3,4 |
Content
- Team and group dynamics
- Research and communication skills
- Project management, planning and organisation strategies
- Screen-media workflow and production techniques
- Social media and online publishing strategies
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.