| Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Humanities & Communication |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: PHT2001
Overview
In this course, you will gain essential skills and valuable insights in pre-production, location shooting and post-processing in the modern DSLR production environment. Using a combination of weekly practical learning activities, course work and case studies, you will learn how to work effectively and creatively with clients to develop a concept for a DSLR camera shoot; then produce, direct and shoot professional-standard work which conveys a compelling story. You will also learn to colour correct, add visual effects, and edit with Adobe Premier Pro post-production software. The course also focuses on best practices for file storage and delivery for various media formats, and how to market your DSLR shooting skills by launching productions in social media.
In this course, you will gain essential skills and valuable insights in pre-production, location shooting and post-processing in the modern DSLR production environment. Using a combination of weekly practical learning activities, course work and case studies, you will learn how to work effectively and creatively with clients to develop a concept for a DSLR camera shoot; then produce, direct and shoot professional-standard work which conveys a compelling story. You will also learn to colour correct, add visual effects, and edit with Adobe Premier Pro post-production software. The course also focuses on best practices for file storage and delivery for various media formats, and how to market your DSLR shooting skills by launching productions in social media.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- create and develop a concept that tells a story for an identified client;
- produce a storyboard for a specific professional context that takes into account story structure, image capture and communication purpose;
- produce and direct a professional-standard short video for a client;
- successfully use a DSLR camera to shoot, light and record sound on location;
- apply skills in Adobe Premier Pro to create work incorporating professional-standard editing, colour correction, and essential visual effects.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Concept development and storytelling | 25.00 |
| 2. | Professional content production and direction | 10.00 |
| 3. | Advanced technical DSLR skills | 25.00 |
| 4. | Post-production editing, colour correction and visual effects | 20.00 |
| 5. | Best practices: storage and delivery | 10.00 |
| 6. | Marketing and social media implications | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
(Available Online.)
- a DSLR camera (either full frame or mirrorless, or a micro four thirds system: students will have this from the previous Professional Photography courses)
- three manually operated interchangeable lenses* (students will have two lenses from the previous Professional Photography courses)
- an external off-camera flash unit (speedlight) able to be operated TTL as well as manually (the off-camera flash should have a trigger and receiver 鈥� often available in a kit with the flash)
- accessories: a light stand and an umbrella, tripod, and 5-in-1 reflector
- an Adobe Creative Cloud student subscription including Adobe Bridge, Lightroom Classic and Photoshop; subscription to Adobe Premier Pro video editing software (please ensure your computer is capable of efficiently running this software)
- personal storage space 鈥� both a portable external hard drive (minimum 1TB) and cloud storage.
These will be used throughout all courses in the Professional Photography major. If you wish to check the suitability of your camera, lenses, or off-camera flash (speedlight) please contact the course examiner.
* Recommended lenses are: 1 x wide-angle lens (zoom or prime, between 16-35mm); 1 x zoom lens with a normal-telephoto range (e.g. 24-70mm); 1 x telephoto lens of at least 85mm (e.g. a70-200mm zoom).
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical 1 | No | 20 | 1,2 |
| Practical 2 | No | 30 | 3,4 |
| Practical 3 | No | 50 | 5 |