Outline

Overview

Working individually and/or collaboratively as part of a production team, you will conceptualise, develop and deliver experimental moving image based works that engage the possibilities presented by a range of delivery devices (mobile, tablet, website etc.) and modes of distribution (internet, gallery, theatrical etc.) Through this unit of study you will be challenged to reconceive of the moving image as an open and negotiable form that can be manifest across a wide range of platforms and outcomes. Possible outcomes for the unit include single-channel works, gallery-based installation, web-based moving-image projects or platform dedicated applications such as an iPad app. During this unit you will be exposed to a range of film screenings, interactive projects and moving image-based artwork. These viewings are intended to expose you to a wide range of contemporary and historical practices and to encourage discussion, debate and creative exploration. Through lectures, tutorial, seminars, screenings and class exercises you are provided with a historical and conceptual framework in which to conceive of and develop your own creative projects. Projects are to be supported by a set of professional standard production documents and the presentation of seminars related to the development and production of the work.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CAMI5003
Academic unit	Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	CAMI5004
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Karin Findeis, karin.findeis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Andrew Robards, andrew.robards@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Salote Tawale, salote.tawale@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Peer evaluation Written task	10%	Formal exam period Closing date: 30 Nov 2020	250 - 300 words (1 x A4 page)
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Moving Image Project Creative project	60%	Formal exam period Closing date: 02 Dec 2020	5-7 minutes
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Presentation	Concept Pitch Seminar presentation	10%	Week 05 Closing date: 23 Sep 2020	7 minutes
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Assignment	Project documentation Written Task	20%	Week 12 Due date: 20 Nov 2020 at 23:59	500 words
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= 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	Evidence of careful and considered research; analysis demonstrated complex understanding; a range of ideas and outcomes are explored, evidence of independent thinking, creative reflection and innovative expression; technical skills are highly competent and final work is technically resolved; presentation skills are highly developed and professional.
Distinction	75 - 84	Evidence of a breadth of research; analysis reflects awareness and understanding; a range of concepts are explored with creative reflection and strong outcomes; technical skills are competent; presentation skills are developed and information is clearly delivered and professional.
Credit	65 - 74	Evidence of research is present; analysis is evident but not developed; a range of concepts are explored and produced with creative integrity; technical skills are sound; presentation skills are competent and information is clearly delivered.
Pass	50 - 64	Some research is presented but not sufficiently comprehensive to provide developed analysis; a limited range of concepts are explored with little development evident; presentation skills are inconsistent and lack clarity; technical skills have been applied but not developed
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard. Little or limited research is evident; no presence of analysis or interpretation of material; concepts are underdeveloped or derivative; presentation skills are weak and lack clarity; skills are not sufficiently developed for independent working.

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	Altered states - surrealist cinema	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	1.Course introduction; 2. Unit outline; 3. University policy; 4. Copyright; 5. Industry practices	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Postproduction and Copy Culture	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Concept Pitch & Project Feedback Session	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 04	Found Footage & Cameraless Film	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Student Seminar Presentations	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 06	Video Essays & Performance Video	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Abjection and Sexuality in Cinema (Psychoanalysis and Affect Monstrous Feminine)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	Screening & Discussion - 1. Screen spaces; 2. Relationship of viewer to pro-filmic; 3. Performance video	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Landscapes and Psychogeoraphy	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Expanded Cinema	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Cyborg Cinema: Man and machine Subjectivity & Otherness	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Case Study: Mumble Core	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Screening & Discussion	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Screenings/ crits	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Student present rough cuts and works in progress for feedback in class environment	Tutorial (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.
Learning documents: most lectures will be supported by discussion notes and a record of the presentation, and made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on this material 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

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

Expanded Cinema, Gene Youngblood | London : Studio Vista, 1970.
Cinematic Landscapes, Chris Lukinbeal | Journal of Cultural Georaphy 23(1),p 3.
Liveness Performance in Mediatized Culture, Philip Auslander | London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Additional suggested readings are included in the weekly schedule.

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. demonstrated ability to conceptualise, plan and complete a major moving image based project that engages with the contemporary media environment
LO2. critically analyse and problem solve through the production process
LO3. use a range of current production tools to create creative moving image works
LO4. demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of different approaches to moving image practice and engage with related theoretical and cultural debates
LO5. use appropriate technologies and media to effectively gather information
LO6. critically evaluate aesthetics, information & narratives in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

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

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

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

Disclaimer

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Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

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

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect