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5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
Participation Practical Exercises, Participation, Attendance	1 Aug 11 09:00 - 25 Oct 11 Week 13	10%	1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1
Project Script Storyboard and Preproduction Documents	19 Aug 11 17:00 Week 4	15%	1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Presentation Presentation of work-in-progress	16 Sep 11 11:00 - 23 Sep 11 15:00	10%	1.3
Project Digital Video Production	21 Oct 11 17:00 Week 12	45%	2.1, 3.1, 4.1
Reflection Reflective Essay or Developed Technique	28 Oct 11 17:00	20%	5.1

5.2 Course Grading

Grade X: No assessable work received.

Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: (1-19)

Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: (20-44)

Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: (45-49)

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: (50-64)

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: (65-74)

Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: (75-84)

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: (85+)

5.3 Late Submission

No extensions will be granted except in exceptional personal circumstances (documented medical reason or family emergency). Personal hardware or computer failures are not grounds for extension.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

Detailed criteria will be distributed in class and made available on the course web site.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Practical Exercises, Participation, Attendance

Type: Participation
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1
Due Date:
1 Aug 11 09:00 - 25 Oct 11 Week 13
Weight: 10%
Task Description:

You are required to complete several practical exercises and presentation of student work, in order to achieve a pass in participation and attendance. These will be given to students throughout the semester in the practical sessions.

All students must attend 80% of the prac sessions. Students who attend and participate in 80% or more will pass this requirement. Students who attend less that 80% risk failing the course. Permission may be granted for students to attend less than 80%. Such permission will not be granted unless exceptional personal circumstances prevent attendance (documented medical reason or family emergency).

Criteria & Marking:

The assessment includes evaluation of your attendance, exercises and participation in critique. These will be evaluated on the technical quality of the work, your understanding of its structure and your level of participation in classes. Students must complete all prac exercises to an adequate level to pass and are expected to interact and discuss in tutorials and prac sessions.

Full attendance is recommended. 80% attendance is made up of 10 out of 12 of both lectures and prac sessions. To miss an information session may have an impact on the technical production of your video. Participation will be noted by teaching staff.

If you are unable to attend any session, contact teaching staff as soon as possible.

Script Storyboard and Preproduction Documents

Type: Project
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Due Date:
19 Aug 11 17:00 Week 4
Weight: 15%
Task Description:

The aim of the assignment is for students to gain experience in writing a script, storyboard and preproduction planning documents.

Criteria & Marking:

The following criteria will apply:
- Understanding of and engagement with documentary, film or narrative form
- Interesting and appropriate telling of the story/ making of an argument
- Developed characterisation
- Strong structure and/or engaging, well-paced plot
- Appropriate use of script format and writing style
- Independent engagement with course content
- Use of elements of storyboard to communicate script idea

More information regarding criteria & the assessment of assessment item 1 is available on the course website.

Submission:

Submission is via the Faculty of EAIT (Hawken Building 50) assignment chute and requires an assessment cover sheet. This is available from: http://www.eng.uq.edu.au/coversheets. (Additional submission requirements may be specified in the assessment description.)

Presentation of work-in-progress

Type: Presentation
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1.3
Due Date:
16 Sep 11 11:00 - 23 Sep 11 15:00
Weight: 10%
Task Description: Discuss your video as a work in progress, either rushes (raw footage), or rough cut. Give an account of the footage you show, mentioning any issues that have arisen during the production and outlining how you plan to complete the video.
Criteria & Marking: 1. Evidence of progress made in your video.
2. Ability to identify the stage of development of the video.
3. Ability to explain clearly the status of the video as as as a work in progress.
4. Capacity to situate the theme and style of the footage obtained in relation to the design of the video.
5. Understanding of the steps required to complete the video.
6. Quality and coherence of presentation.

Digital Video Production

Type: Project
Learning Objectives Assessed: 2.1, 3.1, 4.1
Due Date:
21 Oct 11 17:00 Week 12
Weight: 45%
Task Description:

Digital Video Production

The aim of this assignment is for students to integrate their skills, using a variety of multimedia digital tools to produce a short digital video production to be presented on DVD.

Each student will produce a video based on their scripts submitted in the first assessment item and each individual student will edit their own production.

Criteria & Marking:

The following criteria apply:

Clarity of development of theme and purpose.
Understanding of genre, form and style of the production
Use of techniques of camera, sound and editing as elements of style
Evidence of ability to develop from exercises, feedback and discussion of the script and student presentations.
Competence in using equipment (camera, editing, sound and software applications) as demonstrated in the technical quality of the production.

Submission:

Reflective Essay or Developed Technique

Type: Reflection
Learning Objectives Assessed: 5.1
Due Date:
28 Oct 11 17:00
Weight: 20%
Task Description:

Masters students will write an essay on the making of their digital video production. The topic of the essay is a reflective account of the process of making your video from script to screen, discussing the ideas and techniques you incorporated from the readings, exercises done in class, your presentations and critique.

As masters students there is an expectation that this reflective aspect will be more fully developed than undergraduate work. It requires more depth of description and analysis, or in the case of technical work, it should display a greater understanding and mastery of technique.

Students may choose between either (a)

Discuss the concepts you have used to formulate your ideas, the scriptwriting phase, and the genre, narrative and stylistic elements used in the design of your video. In addition, discuss the role or roles you have played in crewing on other students' productions, the creative ideas you contributed, difficulties you solved or changes made during the various phases of writing, production and post-production.)

Or (b)

Reflect on a developed element of technical design, in the areas of cinematography (including lighting), sound, editing or postproduction effects, either sound or image. Submit a short account of the design and execution of this technical element, including how it worked in terms of the overall design of your production. You will be assessed on the technical work you present, as well as the reflective report.

Criteria & Marking:

(a) and (b)

Reflection on the structure and arrangement of parts and the finer points of technical execution.
Understanding of techniques of camera, sound, editing and post-production, to create, realise and analyse your production
A clear relation between how you use these techniques and the overall theme or story.
Reflection on a particular style of filmmaking or on a particular filmmaker and how you have used this in your work
Ability to consider feedback from critique of your script and presentation to improve your video.
Ability to discuss sources of your ideas, whether exercises, readings or your own research.

For (b) you will be assessed, in addition on

the appropriate development and execution of the technique you have chosen and freedom from errors

Submission:

6. Policies & Guidelines

This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Applications for Extensions

Medical grounds: Applications for extension on medical grounds shall be made by lodging the Application for Extension of Progressive Assessment form and supporting documentation at the location outlined in Section 5.3 of the Electronic Course Profile for the course concerned.
Exceptional circumstances: Applications for extension on the grounds of exceptional circumstances shall be made to the relevant Course Coordinator/Program Director by lodging the Application for Extension of Progressive Assessment form and a personal statement outlining the grounds for the application at the location and by the due date outlined in Section 5.3 of the Electronic Course Profile for the course in which this application is made. If the exceptional circumstances are such that the student cannot reasonably be expected to have complied with these conditions, a case should be made as to why these conditions could not be met.
Outcome of application: Students will be advised of the outcome of their application via their student email.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25109)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/itee-student-misconduct-including-plagiarism).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled and school-based examinations is set out in the University's Assessment policy (HUPP 3.30.1), section 4.8 at http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25109.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.1. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than 5 days after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

Examination Feedback

In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/script-viewing.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:

group or team based assessment;
attendance or class participation requirements;
laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.

If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120) for detailed information.

Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.

Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25123) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111

While it is the responsibility of the relevant faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of any adjustment to an academic program, the University Health Service can arrange appropriate advice and assistance on personal and public health issues.

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Workplace (Occupational) Health & Safety (WH&S; OH&S) in ITEE

The School of ITEE takes its obligations to WH&S very seriously. WH&S is everybody’s responsibility, both the School’s and the students’. The School has worked to ensure that WH&S processes are effective and that assessments are kept up to date. Students must take the time to familiarise themselves with these procedures and assessments.

Before entering any ITEE lab, students must read the student edition of ‘OH&S in the Laboratory’ and complete the Safety Declaration Form to be found there. In addition, students must complete the ‘Student OH&S Induction’ on Blackboard (under "My Communities").

Other relevant information on WH&S in the School is to be found at the School's WH&S website including links from that page to the Risk Assessment Register and Electrical Safety.

Students, please ensure, by reading the information just referenced and completing the OH&S Induction and Safety Declaration Form as appropriate, that you are an active participant in a safe learning environment.

Medical Conditions that may affect safety

Persons suffering from any condition likely to compromise their own safety or the safety of others whilst in an Engineering Lab (such as colour blindness, epilepsy etc) must inform the school before access to labs is sought.

Ethical Clearance

If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/rid/human-guidelines .

Grievances

If you have a grievance about this course you should, in the first instance, contact the course coordinator. If a satisfactory reply is not received, please contact the ITEE Director of Coursework Studies, A/Prof Peter Sutton.

Learning Summary

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1. PRE-PRODUCTION
1.1  Write a short script and production documents
1.2  Produce a storyboard
1.3  Pre-produce a short digital video production
2. PRODUCTION
2.1  Produce a short digital video production
3. POST-PRODUCTION
3.1  Post-produce a short digital video clip
4. DVD PRODUCTION
4.1  Compile and burn a video DVD containing multiple multimedia elements
5. REFLECTIVE ESSAY
5.1  Write a reflective essay or technical report on the process of making a Digital Video Production.

Assessment & Learning Activities

	Learning Objectives
	1.1	1.2	1.3	2.1	3.1	4.1	5.1
Learning Activities
Lectures (Lecture)
Tutorial/Prac sessions (Practical)
Digital Field Production (Field Work)
Group critiques (Critique)
Assessment Tasks
Practical Exercises, Participation, Attendance
Script Storyboard and Preproduction Documents
Presentation of work-in-progress
Digital Video Production
Reflective Essay or Developed Technique

Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Postgrad Coursework) graduate attributes:

	Learning Objectives
	1.1	1.2	1.3	2.1	3.1	4.1	5.1
Graduate Attributes
*A IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A2. A broad understanding of the field of study, including how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A3. A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of study.
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.
A7. An appreciation of the link between theory and practice.
*B EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
B5. The ability to practise as part of an interdisciplinary team.
*C INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C2. The ability to work and learn independently and effectively.
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
C5. The ability to formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
C6. The abilities and skills that provide a foundation for future leadership roles.
*D CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.
D4. The ability to process material and to critically analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources.
D5. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an evidence-based approach.
*E ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
E3. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
E7. The ability to work effectively and sensitively across all areas of society.
E8. An understanding of and respect for the roles and expertise of associated disciplines.

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
*A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A2. A broad understanding of the field of study, including how other disciplines relate to the field of study.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
A3. A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in the field of study.	2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.	5.1
A7. An appreciation of the link between theory and practice.	1.2, 1.3
*B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.	1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.	1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
B5. The ability to practise as part of an interdisciplinary team.	1.3, 2.1
*C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C2. The ability to work and learn independently and effectively.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
C5. The ability to formulate and investigate problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
C6. The abilities and skills that provide a foundation for future leadership roles.	1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 5.1
*D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
D4. The ability to process material and to critically analyse and integrate information from a wide range of sources.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
D5. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions using an evidence-based approach.	1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
*E. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.	1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
E3. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
E7. The ability to work effectively and sensitively across all areas of society.
E8. An understanding of and respect for the roles and expertise of associated disciplines.	1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1

MMDS7967 - Sem 2 2011 - St Lucia - Internal

1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

1.2 Course Introduction

1.3 Course Staff

1.4 Timetable

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

2.2 Learning Objectives

2.3. Graduate Attributes

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

3.2 Recommended Resources

3.3 University Learning Resources

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

5.2 Course Grading

5.3 Late Submission

5.4 Other Assessment Information

5.5 Assessment Detail

6. Policies & Guidelines

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Learning Summary

Learning Objectives

Assessment & Learning Activities

Graduate Attributes

Lecture notes, required readings and website references will be posted on the course website. Prac session worksheets and quizzes will be issued during those classes.

Your set textbook, available in the bookshop is Mollison, Martha. Producing Videos: A Complete Guide. 3rd Edition. Allen and Unwin: NSW, 2010. This is an e-book in the library. You may find it useful to purchase this text, as a large part of the course relies on readings from it.

It is recommended you purchase a portable hard drive for your production (anything over 100GB should be fine). You may need to format it for use with Mac computers. A lens cleaning kit is also very useful, and is available from most photographic stores. You may also need to purchase tapes for your video.