mss3por real series production
REAL SERIES PRODUCTION
MSS3POR
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Building on their theoretical and practical understanding of media production practices, students work collaboratively to produce and promote a factual series. Using a selection of accumulative production output from current and prior Media subjects, students will be required to work to a brief in creative teams to devise, write, produce and promote (using social media) 'REAL', a themed review style series for potential broadcast on community TV and web. The aim of this subject is to produce creative industry ready media professionals who have practical experience dealing with ethical issues, copyright and broadcasting standards in factual TV and identifying & writing for target audiences. Previous series can be viewed at 'thereallab.com'
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngie Black
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year level subjects from Media: screen + sound or Media Studies or Cinema Studies and MST2SCV or MSS2SCV or CST3DOC or MSS3DOC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MST3MPT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Producing videos: a complete guide | Recommended | Mollison, M, 3rd ed, 2010 | ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Television Production | Recommended | Millerson, G & Owems, J, 2009 | FOCAL PRESS |
| Readings | The Australian TV Book | Recommended | Turner G & Cunningham S 2000 | ALLEN AND UNWIN |
| Readings | The Business of TV Production | Recommended | Collie, C 2007 | CAMBRIDGE UP |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Expand knowledge of media genres, aesthetics, and their cultural contexts
- Activities:
- Through participation in the creative project, discussion in in-class screenings and writing critical reviews
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Extend ability to research for and through media practices
- Activities:
- Through participation in the creative project, analysing industry standard documents and preparation of seminar presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Demonstrate flexible and creative approaches to media practices
- Activities:
- In alignment with industry practice students will attend and participate in production meetings, submitting television industry standard documents and deliverable requirements to deadlines set by students
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Demonstrate ability to work both collaboratively and individually on media projects
- Activities:
- Participate in the construction and execution of both single camera practical field exercises and a multi-cam television studio program; including pitching, sharing drafts, class discussion etc.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
05. Expand awareness of the social and cultural conditions creative work in their chosen area
- Activities:
- The television series that they participate in creating for broadcast is for community television. Students are required to research, produce and discuss the themes expressed within the community television charter within their program
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Produce work at a high standard which demonstrates the effective use of techniques in the manipulation of image and sound
- Activities:
- Through producing short audio visual material both on location and in a studio environment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size50
Enrolment information TV studio production based compulsory subject for ABMS or ABM students Preference will be given to ABM or ABMS students, then ABCA students, then ABA: major in Media: screen + sound or Media Studies or Cinema Studies students
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngie Black
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Lecture is for first 5 weeks of semester only."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500-word equiv practical field exercise. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| 2,500-word equiv individually devised, researched & produced TV series to a broadcast standard | Attendance at 80% of workshops is required as this subject requires students to work in teams | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |