James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

NM3500 - Digital Cinema

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Subject chain: NM3500
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject provides an introductory understanding of standard techniques used to plan and develop digital cinema projects. A range of innovative digital cinema processes will be introduced, including approaches to cinematography, documentary and narrative structure. Student projects that demonstrate innovative and resourceful implementations will be encouraged. The subject extends practical techniques by looking at the theoretical and ideological underpinnings of digital video production. The contemporary context and approach to digital video/cinema techniques are investigated through the creative and conceptual development of short works. Participants will be encouraged to experiment and test their ideas through concepts, content, and form. The subject culminates in the production of a digital 'short'.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:NM2570 OR NM2501

Availabilities

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures
  • 26 hours tutorials
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assessment task 3 (45%); assessment task 1 (25%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 22-Mar-2018
    Contact hours:
    • 3 hours - Network presentations & invigilation
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:presentations (30%); assessment task 3 (45%); assessment task 1 (25%).

      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.