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Unit of study_

CAMA6002: Final Project

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This capstone unit allows students to build on the skills and knowledge gained in previous MMI units, by creating a screen-based final project work for public exhibition. Through an integrated program of study that combines lectures, project consultations, peer-exercises and work-in-progress screenings with assessment milestones designed to encourage self-directed learning, students conceptualise and realise a graduating screen project, in any genre or format. This unit supports students to develop their technical skills and artistic practice to reflect and meet professional, creative and technological screen industry standards and protocols at the culmination of their degree.

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
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Anna Broinowski, anna.broinowski@sydney.edu.au
Laboratory supervisor(s)	Virginia Hilyard, virginia.hilyard@sydney.edu.au
Laboratory supervisor(s)	Toby Petch, toby.petch@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Anna Broinowski, anna.broinowski@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Final Project 5-12 min screen-work in any genre with 8-10 page production documentation	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 11 Jun 2024 at 23:00 Closing date: 12 Jun 2024	5-12 minute film, 3000 word equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final Project Pitch 5 minute film project pitch with 5 page powerpoint	20%	Week 04 Due date: 15 Mar 2024 at 10:00 Closing date: 15 Mar 2024	5 min film pitch, 1000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final Project Proposal Final Project proposal and 5-12 page scene breakdown or script	20%	Week 07 Due date: 12 Apr 2024 at 23:00 Closing date: 16 Apr 2024	8-15 page written proposal
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Final Project Peer Review Peer-review of Final Project works-in-progress with 3 page critique	10%	Week 13 Due date: 24 May 2024 at 10:00 Closing date: 24 May 2024	500word equivalent
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	exceptional ability to write a screen project proposal and script at an excellent standard
Distinction	75 - 84	high ability to write a screen project proposal and script at a high standard
Credit	65 - 74	good ability to write a screen project proposal and script at an acceptable standard
Pass	50 - 64	ability to write a screen project proposal and script at an adequate standard, with substantial room for improvement
Fail	0 - 49	the submitted screen project proposal and script is of an unsatisfactory 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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	LECTURE: Final Project Inspirations. Course introduction and overview of unit and assessments.	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
Week 01	Divergent Thinking exercise 1	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	LECTURE: Filmmaking Inspirations + genre and story analysis	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Divergent Thinking exercise 2	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	LECTURE The Art of the Pitch and practice pitch group exercises	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 04	Assessment 1 (Project Pitch) DUE: in-class Pitch presentations and feedback.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	LECTURE: Production Strategies and Workflows. TECH BRIEF: covid-safe, risk-assessment, location, release, insurance, gear-hire protocols for Final Project film shoots SEMINAR: Individual and group consults. PITCH (voluntary): to Con composing students	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	LECTURE: Directing Performance. SEMINAR: Individual and group consults.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Assessment 2 (Project Proposal) DUE. SEMINAR: Individual and group consults.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	LECTURE: Post Production - credits, subtitles, archive, clearances, music. SEMINAR: Individual and Group Consults.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Work-in-progress group tutorials and peer feedback	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Work-in-progress group tutorials and peer feedback	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	LECTURE: Assessment 3 (Peer Review) brief. SEMINAR: Work-in-progress group tutorials and peer feedbackWork-in-progress group tutorials and peer feedback	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Assessment 3 (Peer Review) DUE. PRESENTATION: Final group critique (work-in-progress screenings).	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 13	Final group critique (work-in-progress screenings). LECTURE: Assessment 4 (Final Project) delivery brief.	Lecture and tutorial (3 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: CAMA 6002 Final Project seminars involve group and practical exercises as well as clip screenings, discussions and assessment presentations. They are not traditional rostrum lectures and not recorded. All lectures and associated materials are made available after each class, but students are strongly advised to attend every class in person, per SCA policy (below).
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Additional requirements from Sydney College of the Arts

Students must attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Unit Coordinator.
All assignments are compulsory and must be attempted.
You must attend scheduled assessments to be eligible to pass. Non-attendance at assessment on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment.

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 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.

Week 5 lecture content and Site visit section adjusted to accomodate film team pitches to Con composing students, based on postive student response to these pitches in Sem 2 2023. Permitted AI use based on Sem 2 2023 student responses explained in Relevant Information section.

Additional information

Generative AI programs may be used to create storyboards, marketing images, proof-of-concept set designs and film posters for this course, but not to write pitches or film scripts.

Site visit guidelines

In Week 5, CAMA 6002 students are given the oppotunity to pitch their Final Project film projects to composing students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with the CAMA 6002 lecturer and Con staff in attendance. Details and pitch order are shared on Canvas in Week 4.

Work, health and safety

All on-campus students in the MMI degree will be required to do production studio and equipment inductions as relevant to their course and assessment-requirements. All industions are managed by Senior Technical Officer Virginia Hilyard or acting Technical Officer Toby Petch.

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

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

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

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