James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

NM3620 - Post-Production Theory & Application

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Available to BNMA, BCI and BCM students or by permission of the Academic Advisor.

This subject develops students' expertise in music, sound and moving image post production. It covers the theory and practice of linear off-line, on-line and digital non-linear audio post production. Students will develop post-production workflow and process, editing theory and film language by understanding the pace and rhythm of the moving image. Students will learn to utilise "Green Screen" technology and digital matte painting. They will create basic effects, images and titles along with synchronisation and "cleaning audio" in post.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
12 CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
Prerequisites:NM2600
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
NM3601

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr David Salisbury
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures - Full class lecture
  • 26 hours tutorials - Group tutorials
    Assessment:multidraft Essays (30%); rendered creative work (finish the edit) (30%); rendered creative work (short film) (40%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.