Research Project: Development
Unit code: HDFTV312
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours per Semester |
| Campus | Prahran |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
Aims and objectives
This unit aims to investigate methods and techniques that are used in the development and production of film and television projects. It aims to further develop a sophisticated understanding of the pre-production process. The unit will explore the numerous roles in development and production of industry standard work. The students will have the opportunity to collaborate on group projects focusing on an area of specialisation.
At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply industry standard formatting to the development of short documents, budgets, drafts and director’s statements;
- Work collaboratively to develop ideas and apply these in the development of a major film and video production focusing on teamwork, leadership and work ethics;
- Investigate and identify an area of specialisation within the film making process and develop that specialisation in a major project;
- Develop and articulate an aesthetic approach that takes into account the specialisation chosen.
Teaching methods
Lecture style presentations, project–based learning, tutorials using screenings, site visits, guest speakers, individual project workshops.
Assessment
Note: Percentage weightings are indicative. See Unit Briefs for full assessment details.Major Project: Pre-production (85%)
Individual contributions (15%)
Generic skills outcomes
Swinburne University works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes.
Within this context, HDFTV312 aims to provide students with the following attributes:
- Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas;
- Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community;
- Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations;
- Are adaptable and manage change;
- Are aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Content
Topics for discussion may include:
- Industry standard formatting;
- Shooting plan, tests rehearsal;
- Producing script/bible, budgets, schedules, contracts;
- Coordinating finance and production logistics;
- Pre-production methodology.
Learning and Teaching Activities
Students will be involved in exercises involving:
• Investigating industry standards;
• Individual/collaborative meetings, discussions and production of a bible for the Major Project;
• Producing industry standard documents, such as budgets, schedules, and contracts;
• Co-ordinating the financing and production for the Major Project;
• Development of a pre-production proposal for the Major Project.
Students will be involved in exercises involving:
• Investigating industry standards;
• Individual/collaborative meetings, discussions and production of a bible for the Major Project;
• Producing industry standard documents, such as budgets, schedules, and contracts;
• Co-ordinating the financing and production for the Major Project;
• Development of a pre-production proposal for the Major Project.
Preparation requirements
Students are expected to spend time investigating and developing an understanding of industry standards, to be used for all text documents.
Students are expected to spend time investigating and developing an understanding of industry standards, to be used for all text documents.
Reading materials
Clark, B & Spohr, S J 2002 Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film- Managing the Process, 2nd edn, Elsevier, Burlington.
Hayward, S 2000 Cinema Studies: The key concepts, Routledge, London.
Honthaner, E, 2001 The Complete Film Production Handbook, Focal Press, Boston.
Lipton, L 1982 Independent Filmmaking, 2nd edn, Orbis Publishing, London.
Malkiewicz, K 1992 Cinematography, 2nd edn, Fireside, New York.
Mcluhan M 2001 Understanding media, Routledge, New York.
Schreibman, M 2001 Indie Producers Handbook: Creative Producing From A to Z, Lone Eagle.
Hayward, S 2000 Cinema Studies: The key concepts, Routledge, London.
Honthaner, E, 2001 The Complete Film Production Handbook, Focal Press, Boston.
Lipton, L 1982 Independent Filmmaking, 2nd edn, Orbis Publishing, London.
Malkiewicz, K 1992 Cinematography, 2nd edn, Fireside, New York.
Mcluhan M 2001 Understanding media, Routledge, New York.
Schreibman, M 2001 Indie Producers Handbook: Creative Producing From A to Z, Lone Eagle.
