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COM117 Directing Information Programs (8)
Abstract| In this subject students are introduced to the foundation principles underlying the development of non-fiction video, television or film from the perspective of the director. The subject develops preliminary directing skills through a sequence of steps in pre-production. The subject introduces students to film language as a way of developing skills in the medium. Students study the genre of information programs. The subject develops preliminary directing skills through students conceptualising a script, writing a treatment and undertaking primary research. The subject requires students demonstrate an understanding of information program direction by developing a script and storyboard for a short segment of video, television or film. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: COM117
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictions| Not available to students who have completed COM405 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to complete a production proposal document;
be able to develop a treatment for a non-fiction program;
be able to undertake primary research for a non-fiction based script;
be able to develop a non-fiction based script;
be able to produce a production storyboard;
be able to articulate the research and preparation skills required for non-fiction based genres;
be able to appreciate the possibilities and constraints on a non-fiction production.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
defining genre;
role of the director in preproduction;
director as primary researcher;
fundamental interviewing skills;
scriptwriting;
film language;
storyboarding.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
