Program Overview

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VPA200 Creative External Production

This interdisciplinary collaborative subject introduces students to techniques and issues specific to screen production in a location environment. Within this concept, students will undertake projects, which involve single camera production from concept to final presentation through advanced instruction in the imaginative creation and practical production of creative works. Specific areas of practice include script analysis, working with actors, designers, and television production teams, location production methodologies, and discipline interaction.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to students in the Bachelor of Stage and Screen (with specialisations) Not available to students who have successfully completed:

• ACT222
• TVP202
• DES211

Assumed Knowledge

Students will be expected to have an appropriate degree of knowledge related to their specific specialisation within the area of process and production for the practical application of screen studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to manage and execute the discipline-specific skills required for an external location production
• be able to demonstrate a competent understanding of the pre-production, production, and when required post-production processes
• be able to interact and effectively communicate with peers as part of the collaborative process
• be able to analyse and interpret scripts using discipline-specific skills learnt to date
• be fully conversant with location Work Place Health and Safety and Risk Assessment
• be able to develop and critically reflect on personal process
• be able to synthesise practical execution with imaginative expression
• be able to creatively problem solve complex situations

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Script analysis and interpretation for single camera production
• Short and long form location production
• Roles of the actor, designer, and television operator on location
• Work Place Health and Safety and Risk Assessment
• Pre-production, production, and post-production processes
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary ensemble building
• Specific and targeted skills development within each discipline

Special Resources

Existing CSU Theatres, workshops, and Television studios

Availability

Session 1 (30) On Campus Wagga Wagga Campus Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VPA200. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.