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CAMA6002: Final Project

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit allows students to consolidate the skills and knowledge gained in the Project Major 1 and 2 units. Over the course of this unit students work on the development of a final creative project that is the culmination of their study towards the degree of Master of Contemporary Art or The Master of Moving Image. The final project created in this unit will be exhibited in the Graduation Exhibition with the associated artistic and professional development acting as a capstone experience to the completed degree. Working individually students will conceptualise, develop and realise creatively based projects that will build on the learning and development they have experienced in preceding units. Much of the study in this unit is self-directed with students responding to assessment milestones that contribute to the development of their major projects. Through an integrated program of seminars, tutorials, screenings, gallery visits and directed exercises students are provided with a framework in which to conceive and develop their major projects. Throughout the unit students are challenged to develop their ideas and artistic practice beyond their achievements of preceding semesters.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CAMA6002
Academic unit	Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	(CAMI5001 and CAMI5002 and CAMI5003 and CAMI5004 and CAMI5005) or (CACA5002 and CACA5003)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Anna Broinowski, anna.broinowski@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Anna Broinowski, anna.broinowski@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Final project and oral exam Oral presentation and 5-7 min film. Details on Canvas.	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 18 Jun 2020 at 10:00	5-7 min group-produced screen project.
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Final project peer review Peer review	10%	Formal exam period	3 hour group screening + assessment
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Final project pitch Oral presentation	20%	Week 05 Due date: 26 Mar 2020 at 10:00	5 min pitch presentation & 2 min Q&A
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Project Proposal Written film proposal. Details on Canvas.	20%	Week 07 Due date: 09 Apr 2020 at 23:00	4-5 pages, including moodboard
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction and overview of unit and assessments. Sourcing a Story.	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Divergent Thinking exercise 1	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Written Proposal development: Logline/synopsis, Articulating vision/style/approach, mood boarding	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Divergent Thinking exercise 2	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Project pitch development: oral vs. written language, pitch structure, teasers	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Convergent Thinking exercise 1 and 2	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Pitch Presentations - session 1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Pitch Presentation session 2	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 05	Production Roles and Methodologies. Division into Production and Project Groups.	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Seminar: Production role Pitch exercise	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 06	Development, Pre-Production and Production strategies.	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Project Group Tutorials	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 07	Directing for Performance 1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Project Group Tutorials	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 08	Directing for Performance 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Individual tutorials 1:1	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 09	Individual tutorials 1:1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Individual tutorials 1:1	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 10	Work-in-progress group tutorials	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Work-in-progress individual tutorials 1:1	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 11	Work-in-progress group tutorials	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Work-in-progress individual tutorials 1:1	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 12	Final group critique (work in progress)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Final group critique (Work in Progress)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 13	Final group critique (work in progress)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Final group critique (work in progress)	Seminar (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Relevant handouts, reading and viewing lists will be supplied weekly in class and on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate the ability to conceptualise, plan and complete a major creative project that engages contemporary artistic and/or media practices
LO2. critically analyse and problem solve through the process of realising their major studio project
LO3. use a range of technologies and skills as appropriate to create their major work
LO4. effectively plan and deliver the exhibition of a major body of work to industry standards
LO5. use appropriate technologies and media to effectively gather information
LO6. critically evaluate information.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

Please Note: in response to student feedback on the course a 4th assessment task has been added to the Unit, Peer Review (10% weighting), to be held during the formal exam period.

Work, health and safety

No changes have been ade since this unit was last offered.

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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