57121 Media Arts and Production Project Part B
UTS: Communication: Creative PracticeCredit points: 16 cp
Result Type: Grade, no marks
Requisite(s): 57120 Media Arts and Production Project Part A
Handbook description
Students undertake an original short piece of production work informed by theoretical study, based on independent research and showing evidence of their professional skills and creative expertise. The project can be in any of the following media: radio, sound, film, music, new media or web-based work, video, performances, CD-ROM and telecommunications projects.
The production project is required to demonstrate work of a high standard with the possibility of being publicly exhibited. It must show evidence that students have engaged in a lively dialogue between theoretical ideas and production practices. The project work is to be initiated in the context of the Master of Media Arts and Production, so although it may be related back to institutions and workplaces, it cannot be determined by schedules, deadlines and influences of a work-based project only.
The proposed project must be feasible to be produced within the resources available both through UTS and those provided by the filmmaker from outside UTS. It must be of a length that can be reasonably completed within the timeframe. Feasibility is determined by the supervisor.
In Part B, students complete their original media production work begun in Part A. They take the project from shooting, through editing, sound design and post-production. They are expected to screen works-in-progress to their supervisor and regularly report on their post-production. The completed project should demonstrate the student's professional skills and creative expertise and evidence of the student's capacities as a program maker. The subject is conducted by individual supervision and attendance at fortnightly seminars.
Students are required to submit critical documentation (approximately 5,000 words) of their research, production development and production process to accompany the final project. This documentation should show the student's critical relationship to their media production practice.
Subject objectives/outcomes
At successful completion of this subject, students are able to:
- demonstrate their professional skills and creative expertise through their completed media production project
- demonstrate their understanding of the theoretical ideas and professional practices as relevant to their media production work
- by taking their projects through pre-production, production and post-production stages to completion, show evidence of their capacities as program makers
- document evidence of their critical relationship to their media production practice
- demonstrate their capacity to undertake collaborative production work.
Contribution to graduate profile
Students completing this subject:
- are able to demonstrate their advanced skills in either sound, multimedia, radio, music, performance or film and video
- have enhanced their knowledge of media cultures and industries
- are able independently to take an innovative and creative project from idea to completion
- have sharpened their critical thinking and conceptual skills in relationship to their specialised area of media production
- have been responsible for the creative and technological development of a significant media production
- have enhanced their professional skills through undertaking an advanced production.
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is completed by individual supervision.
Content
In Project B students complete their original production work begun in Project A. They take their media production project through to the final stages, for example if a film or video project, from shooting, through editing, sound design and post-production. Students are expected to screen, perform or present work in progress to their supervisor and regularly report on the final stages of their production.
Students develop the critical documentation (approximately 5,000 words) of their research, production development and production process to accompany the final project. This documentation focuses on the student's critical relationship to their media production practice.
Students continue in supervision as in Project A throughout this semester. A schedule for showing/screening work in progress is negotiated with the supervisor. It is the student's responsibility to attend scheduled meetings or reschedule with at least one week's notice for the supervisor.
Assessment
Assessment item 1: A Short Media Production Project
| Objective(s): | a, b, c, e |
| Weighting: | 80% |
| Task: | Students are required to undertake an original short piece of production work informed by advanced theoretical study, based on independent research and showing evidence of their professional skills and creative expertise. The project can be in any of the following media: radio, sound, film, music, multimedia events, video, interactive media, performances, CDs and telecommunication projects. The project must be completed within the guidelines and to the completion stage as agreed with supervisor. The proposed project must be feasible to be produced within the resources available both through UTS and those provided by the filmmaker themselves from outside UTS. It must be of a length and scope that can be reasonably completed within the time frame. Feasibility will be determined by the supervisor. The project work is to be initiated in the context of the Master of Arts in Media Production. While it may be related back to institutions and workplaces, the project cannot be determined by the schedules, deadlines and influences of a work-based project only. |
| Assessment criteria: | The production project will be required to demonstrate work of a high standard with the possibility of being publicly exhibited. It will also need to be innovative and critically challenging, showing that students have engaged in a lively dialogue between theoretical ideas and production practices. The project needs to demonstrate the student's creative expertise and professional skill and should be completed within the schedule as set out in the assessment task. Marks will be deducted for lateness. |
Assessment item 2: Documentation
| Objective(s): | b, c, d |
| Weighting: | 20% |
| Task: | Students are required to submit critical documentation of research, production development and the production process to accompany their final project. This documentation should be 5,000 words approximately and must include all six parts outlined below, unless negotiated differently with your supervisor.
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| Assessment criteria: | The documentation should demonstrate a student's ability to be reflective and critical about the production process as well as about the completed work itself. There should be evidence of engagement with theoretical ideas and innovation in their production work. It should reflect the way in which the making of the project has developed their professional skills and offer a critical evaluation of their capacity to undertake independent and collaborative production work at a professional level. The documentation will also be evaluated on written style, clarity of argument and quality of presentation. |
Minimum requirements
Students are expected to read the subject outline to ensure they are familiar with the subject requirements. You are expected to initiate, attend, arrive punctually and actively participate in all scheduled meetings or classes. If you experience difficulties meeting this requirement, please contact your lecturer. Students who have a reason for extended absence (e.g. illness) may be required to complete additional work to ensure they achieve the subject objectives.
Indicative references
These will be advised by the supervisor according to the nature of the project and needs of the individual student.
