Media Production
Taken from the VCE Study Design
This area of study focuses on students producing a media product within a collaborative context and explaining the process undertaken.
All media representations are constructed through a production process. Production is usually undertaken in stages, often grouped under the headings of pre-production, production and postproduction, with segments of the various stages undertaken by specialist individuals or teams. The specialists perform specific roles in the development of a media product from its inception to completed production, distribution and/or exhibition. As each media product progresses through the various stages of production, the work practices and conventions of each specific stage help shape the final nature of the media product.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain the media production process and demonstrate specialist production skills within collaborative media productions.
Assessment –
· A Production Folio containing a script, storyboard, development sketches, a production journal (diary), photos, research on roles & stages in production, tutorials on skills used etc.
· A Completed Film – A DVD of your production including bonus features (such as commentary reflecting on techniques, a behind the scenes ‘Making of…’ etc).
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on knowledge and related skills outlined in area of study 1.
Key knowledge
This knowledge includes
- stages in the media production process from planning and/or pre-production to final audience reception;
- the specialist roles in each stage of a media production within the context of the collaborative nature of media production;
- production techniques, practices and conventions used to structure media texts and to engage audiences.
Key skills
These skills include the ability to
- identify specific stages and roles in the media production process;
- describe the collaborative nature of stages and roles in the media production process;
- undertake specialist roles in media production and apply the relevant technical skills;
- apply production techniques, practices and conventions in the collaborative production of media texts;
- work collaboratively with others in the production of media texts.