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COURSE OUTLINE

BPSA THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION 2009

PASA 5261 FILM & TELEVISION PROJECTS 1 A Level Course No. Course Name 5 PASA5261 Film & Television Projects 1A Course Coordinators Athina Tsoulis & Dan Wagner

Credits 15

This course runs throughout Semester One and involves students from a number of disciplines (Acting/Film & Television/Diploma).

Staff Contacts Teaching Staff Athina Tsoulis (Directing Tutor) [email protected] Dan Wagner (Camera Tutor) [email protected] Gary Henderson (Writing Tutor) [email protected] Glenn Thomas (Editing Tutor) [email protected] John Callen (Acting Tutor) [email protected] Larry Justice (Production Tutor) [email protected] Victor Grbic (Sound Tutor/Prog Co-ord. Film & Television) [email protected] Production Staff Nikki Baigent (Screen Production Manager) – [email protected] Gayle Jackson (Props & Costume Assistant) – [email protected] Sai Yin Leung (Maintenance Engineer) - [email protected] Theo Gibson (Screen Technician) - [email protected] Programme Administration Belinda Lima (Programme Administrator) - [email protected] Ann Graham (Assistant Admin/Receptionist) - [email protected]

Course Aims and Learning Outcomes Every course has Aims, and every class and assessment has Learning Outcomes. They are what you will achieve by successfully completing each class and assessment. Here are the aims and learning outcomes for this paper: PASA 5161 Film & Television Projects 1A Course Aims: To enable students to practically employ film and television technologies in the creative process of screen production work. To work collaboratively and establish habits and methodologies appropriate to the profession. On completion of the course you will be able to: 1. Identify the protocols, courtesies, practices & different roles/responsibilities of performance/production. - Demonstrate knowledge of basic screen & theatre terminology and grammar - Develop the ability to work collaboratively 2. Establish a working knowledge of the technology associated with film & television production.

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Demonstrate basic technical, operational and procedural skills in set exercises

3. Apply a range of skills to the creation, preparation and realisation of a short video production. - Establish a working knowledge of the technology associated with film & television production - Demonstrate basic technical, operational and procedural skills in set exercises - Develop understanding of procedures needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions

Course Information A basic understanding of how screen work is produced is fundamental if you wish to play a role in any area of film and television production such as acting, art department, wardrobe, editing, cinematography, directing or writing. The purpose, therefore, of Screen Basics will be to give you an overview of the screen production process from the idea stage to the end product and the role of the key collaborators within this. The classes will prepare you for the two projects (One Minute Exercise and the Silent Exercise) that will give you an opportunity to experience the practical side of screen production first hand. You will also be introduced to documentary through an understanding of the interview process and the development of good interview skills. Your participation in classes will prepare you for your own interview project in Term 2.

Class & Project Schedule Screen Basics 1 Lesson 1: 2nd March - Production Pathway & Key players Lesson 2: 9th March - The Story – character/structure Lesson 3: 16th March - The Directorial Process – What is a director? Lesson 4: 23rd March - Actor’s process Lesson 5: 30th March - Basic Coverage & The Line Lesson 6: 6th April – Text Analysis One Minute Exercise 4th -12th May Silent Exercise 7th– 21st May Interviews – Portrait Intro to Project: 13th May Ideas Presentation – 27th May am Lesson: Interview Techniques – 28th May am Schedule Check – 4th June am Interview Shoots: 8th June -16th June Editing: 9th June – 16th June Screening: 17th & 18th June

Projects & Assessments Weighting

Nature of assessment

Due Date

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50%

Assignment 1 (One Minute / Silent Exercises)

21st May

50%

Assignment 2 (Interview Portrait)

22nd June

One Minute Exercise 4th -12th May An exercise in collaboration between actor and writer/director in devising character and story. Each Film & Television student will have the opportunity to work alongside one or two actors to create a story of one minute in length. The work will have no dialogue and will be filmed within Unitec grounds. Mini DV cameras will be used and each team will have 1 hour to shoot their material and a limited time in the edit suites to cut the material together.

Assignment 1 Silent Exercise 7th– 21st May An exercise in collaboration and teamwork within assigned roles in devising a story that can be told without dialogue in 2.5mins

Assignment 2 Interview Portrait

27th May – 18th June

Each Film & Television student will demonstrate their understanding of ‘the interview’ as used in ‘the documentary’ by selecting an interesting character to interview on location. A basic sequence to enhance the character’s story may be shot but it must be in the same location as the interview.

Please Note: Attendance is an essential facet of your professional training/behaviour. You are advised that poor attendance or substandard preparation may result in you being restricted in or declined participation on a particular project. This may lead to a fail mark in an assessment linked to that project. If you are unable to attend a class or meeting, you MUST notify PASA reception (815 4321 ext. 7115, or email Anne ) of 1) your reason for non-attendance/lateness; and 2) when you expect to resume/attend. Treat your attendance here in the same way you'd treat a job. You'd at least inform your employer as soon as you know you'll be absent or late. On a shoot, you'd usually be obligated to find someone to cover you. But you'd never just not show up. We take attendance and punctuality very seriously - so must you.

Markings and Grades Assignment and Course Grades DISTINCTION A+ (90-100); A (85-89); A- (80-84); MERIT B+ (75-79); B (70-74); B- (65-69); PASS C+ (60-64); C (55-59); C- (50-54). FAIL D (40-49); E (0-39).

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