Task 1 - OHS Task and Handbook

 

OHS Booklet

 

Download the Learner's Guide and complete the booklet during class time (along with the guidance of your teacher).

Save your work electronically in your 'WORD' document folder.

 

Once you have completed the Learners Guide, download the Assessment Booklet and complete individually.

You may use your Learner's Guide as a reference.

 

You will need to complete the Safetyline Smart Move Certificate:

http://smartmove.safetyline.wa.gov.au/course/view.php?id=2#

 

Click on the 'General Module' (midway down the page) then click on the 'Lesson & Quiz' link

You will need to register is you don't have an account

 

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Save these in your 'WORD' document folder and attach into your assessment workbook.

 

You will be required to hand in your Assessment Booklet (soft copy) for competency.

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

BSBWHS201 - Contribute to health and safety of self and others (core unit)

 

 

Task 2 - Web Portfolio

 

 

You are required to design and implement an online portfolio and résumé that will help increase your employment opportunities in the future. You will work primarily with Adobe Muse (Dreamweaver and Flash is an option but talk to me prior to commencement) to build a web presence, showcasing your talent and practical experience to future employers. The site will include online copies of your résumé, references, & galleries featuring multimedia work you have produced over the duration of this course. This site is central to everything you will do in this course as all tasks you complete will be compressed and linked to your portfolio for assessment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The final output of the project will be both web format and physical CD-ROM's that can be posted to potential employers.

 

For some more advice on preparing a portfolio for a potential employer go here

 

 

 

The portfolio must include explanations of how you completed each task and include a series of journal entries explaining what you did and when.

 

In completing the portfolio you also need to complete the following tasks:

 

1. Demonstrate different navigation systems and interaction methods

2. Personal Logo using Illustrator

3. Embed videos

4. A series of Photos edited in Photoshop

5. Original sound files mixed in Logic Pro X

6. Original video footage edited and compressed in Premiere Pro

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

BSBDES201 - Follow a design process

 

Task 3 - Original Band Artwork

 

 

(Note: Before beginning this task you must have completed the in-class Photoshop workshops and watched any associated video tutorials)

 

You have been approached by Sony Music to produce the album artwork and associated print materials for one of their upcoming artists. As they are a new band Sony are wanting a distinct style and image to be projected through the promotion with a clear synergy between the mediums used (ie: distinct colour scheme, logo, style, layout etc).

 

The CD Artwork, poster, magazine advertisement and web page, must be developed in conjunction with 'the band'. All elements must be designed using industry standard print specifications (see templates below).

 

Here are some examples of band posters:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some examples of album artwork:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an individual design task but has elements of group work:

 

1. You are the creative director of a band. You must decide on a genre of music and a style that will flow through to the design elements of your album cover and associated print materials. Keep in mind that in Task 5 you are producing a song in this genre.
   
   
2. You must think very carefully about the genre of music and use imagery that will suit it and the audience of that style of music (remember the genre of music must not be overtly offensive or go against the ethos of the College).
   
   
3. As you are designing for a real world client you must design to professional specifications (always use CMYK at 300dpi in Photoshop).

 

You must download the following files that contain the industry specifications required:

 

• Specs for CD Artwork (use CD_Booklet.psd and Icon_tray_out.psd templates)
• Specs for on disc Print
• Specs for Xpress Magazine advertisement (choose either Half Page horizontal or vertical, or Quarter Page horizontal or vertical). Dont forget to include a bleed area (3-5mm) around your artwork and include information about an upcoming gig (date, venue, ticketing, SONY presents..)
• Specs for band poster

 

NOTE: If the work is not up to a professional standard that I would be happy to present to a client in the real world - you will have to resubmit!

 

 

EXTRA RESOURCES

 

For some ideas and inspiration check out some band designs by Invisible Creature

 

Click here for some extra tips to avoid problems.

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

BSBDES302 - Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

Task 4 - Create 2D Digital Animations

 

 

This task involves the design and production of an animated web banner and an animated advertisement for your fictional band. It is important that you save all tutorials and minor pieces as part of your main portfolio website as proof of your production process (place these into a file titled 'INSPIRATION').

 

Part 1: Animated Web Banner

 

You must create an animated banner for your Digital portfolio/show reel. The banner needs to be thoughtfully designed using animation to enhance the impact of the graphic. Illusions such as lightning, water, car movement, animal movement, natural forms such as snow flakes, leaves, bubbles etc. can add interest to an otherwise simple design.

The design needs to have a theme that can be easily recognised.

 

Banner Size: 960w x 300h (pixels) - 960px is the generated Adobe Muse page width layout although it may vary according to the width of your web portfolio design.

 

Here is an example from a past student:

 

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Part 2: Animated Band Advertising

 

You must create an original animation that tells a simple story connecting to your band (ie: an animated banner promoting an upcoming music festival).

Multiple layers must be used to create a sense of movement relative to scale

Audio (music, sound effects, narration) must be included on at least 2 layers/sources.

All supporting sketches and storyboards must be evident in your workbook or your website

You may use the photos shot for your band poster as an element of your animation

We will use After Effects as our platform to create the animations however, you may choose to use Flash, Photoshop, Edge Animate or Motion (check with your teacher first)

 

Banner Size: 500w x 200h (pixels)

 

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

CUAANM301 - Create 2D digital animations

Task 5 - Remix and Original Song Creation

 

 

Part 1

 

Using Logic Pro X as your Digital Audio Workstation you will remix a professionally pre-recorded track. You will receive separate tracks of vocals, drums, bass, guitar, and keyboards and add new loops and textures to create a remix of the song (teacher will provide on shared drive).

 

You must:

 

• Use Logic Pro X editing tools to cut and re-arrange the existing composition
• Use Logic Pro X loop tools to add new loops and sounds
• Use Logic Pro X midi instruments to play a new part or sound effect over the song
• Export finished product as high quality MP3 and attach to web portfolio.

 

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Part 2

 

Using Logic Pro X as your Digital Audio Workstation you are required to produce a professional sounding song that adheres to the typical structure of a song in your bands chosen genre.

 

Each song must feature the following:

 

• Use of loops
• Use of Midi or software based virtual instruments
• Use of analogue external audio on at least two of the tracks This could be a vocal, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano, triangle, hand-claps….etc.
• Each song must utilize at least 8 different tracks (i.e. vocal, drums, guitar 1, guitar 2, bass, piano, strings, percussion).
• You may choose to record experimental sounds such as metal poles or scraping shoes to enhance your recording.

 

Each of these tracks must then be edited, equalized, effected, mixed, and panned effectively into a sonic masterpiece.

At the end of the task there will be a class vote on the best track.

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

CUASOU202 - Perform basic sound editing

 

Task 6 - Industry Assignment (Creative Thinking)

 

 

This task is essentially related to lateral thinking, brainstorming and developing creative approaches to solving problems. It should be enjoyable, but taken seriously as it represents a core unit in this course.

 

You have been assigned the role of coming up with a pitch for the design company you are working for. They need a concept, an all encompassing idea or theme that will produce results for the company.

The initial part of this task will involve some practical exercises that may be done at home or at school. They are merely aimed at giving you some broader ideas as to what you can use to generate visual solutions. These exercises are called "media testing".

After doing your media tests you will need to begin the task of coming up with the idea. If you work this way you will find it easier to arrive at a creative solution. Try not to think of an idea, then work towards it, rather experiment and see what comes up. Then look at how you could use it.

The process of working from paper and other media into digital images should create some interesting design opportunities.

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

In your GRAPHIC DESIGN folder create a new folder and label it 'TASK 5'. Be sure to save all your work for this task into the new folder

 

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Media Test 1

Make a potato or apple shape by cutting it in half, then cutting a design into the cut surface (be careful with sharp knives). Print the shape onto a sheet of paper using paint, ink or colourful food, or, sketch a shape, image / experiment with drawing lines, scribbles...(try not to think about a logo). Experiment with possible font ideas for the branding of the company name.
Take a digital photograph and save it in your 'TASK 5' folder.

 

Media Test 2

Take 3 digital photographs of textures found in natural objects - leaves, stone, clouds etc.

 

Media Test 3

Take 3 digital photographs of textures found on man-made surfaces - bricks, bitumen, rusty metal

 

Media Test 4

Take a piece of A4 and drop some ink onto it to make splotches. Take a digital photograph and save it in your 'TASK 5' folder.

 

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PHASE 1

Import one of each of your Media tests into Photoshop and use the tools available to produce a 'flat' image, reduced to 2 colours.

Open two of your texture photos and use Photoshop to distort the colours. You could use the curve editor, channel mixing, hue and saturation adjustments, magic wand and layer fills. The result should be colourful and dynamic (and have natural movement).

Open the image created by the ink splotches and use Photoshop to invert the colours and stylise the image.

 

To open up new creative possibilities you must also 'trade' one of your images with another student and incorporate each others textures into your own work. This process of collaboration and sharing of resources will open up new possibilities that wouldn't be available if just working independently.

 

Once you have developed 6 original pieces incorporating a mixture of your paintings, natural and man-made objects, create a web gallery of these and attach it to your web portfolio site. These images will inform the next phase of your project.

 

PHASE 2

You should now have an 'image library' to draw from. At least one of the images that you have generated in Phase 1 needs to be incorporated in the design concept (ie: to establish a colour set, to inform a logo design etc).

You may include any photographs that you have taken to support your concept. Web sourced material needs to be referenced accordingly.

 

You will need to select a company from the options below and design the following:

1. Logo (designed in Illustrator)
2. Web page - 1000w x 500h pixels at 72dpi
3. Business card (9cm by 5.5cm at 300dpi) Download BC template here
4. Letterhead (embedded in header of A4 letter template in MS Word)
5. Advertisement splash screen - 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels at 72dpi
6. Slogan for your company to be added to web page, letterhead and splash screen.

 

Each design will be converted into web friendly format (ie: saved for web) and presented in a way to maximise the impact of the product on your web portfolio.

 

Remember to think laterally and be creative!

 

Option 1: Everyday Airlines

Up and coming domestic air service to local destinations. The company wants to appeal to the regular family by offering holiday packages that centre around the beauty and discovery of what WA offers.

 

Option 2: Holy Roller

A new motorcycle brand for accessories, clothing and related products. They want to capture the hi-tech market. High quality, well engineered and gutsy. Mostly aimed at a 20 - 40 year old male demographic.

 

Option 3: Rosella

A new shop located in Claremont, Cottesloe and Perth city. Retails the latest fashion items for young women.

 

Option 4: Image Plus

Image Plus is a new photography store that specialises in DSLR and video cameras. Image plus would like to target younger photographers and filmmakers in high schools and universities by offering special student deals and promotions.

 

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

BSBCRT301 - Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

Task 7 - Basic Video and Sound Editing

 

 

Part 1

 

The aim of this task is to get a satisfying soundtrack synchronised to a pre-recorded silent video clip. You will need to import the footage into Logic Pro X and use loops, midi, and audio to produce a soundtrack that matches the vision. Layering of sounds is imperative, and you will need to include well timed sound effects to emphasize the visuals.

 

The key elements elements you must use are:

• Music
• Sound Effects
• Atmospheric Sounds

 

You may also include elements of 'dialogue' and 'foley' sounds if time permits.

 

Click here for a video that explains these elements of sound in more detail

 

Download the film and get started!

 

Once completed you must export your video for web and attach it to your portfolio site.

 

 

Part 2

 

Before beginning your editing please work through the following video tutorials which explain the fundamentals of video editing in Premiere Pro.

For a step by step PDF on how to set up your project correctly before you start editing (this is very important!) click here

 

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Premiere Pro Tutorials

 

For an in depth tutorial on creating dynamic titles in After Effects watch the video below:

 

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You will need to copy footage from the 'Lord of The Rings' folder on 'student sharing' to the local drive of your computer.

 

Task Description

 

Sony Pictures have approached your film post-production company to edit together a film trailer for their upcoming Lord of the Rings film. In this task you will use actual clips from the movie and construct a trailer that helps sell the movie.

 

You must begin by importing vision from out takes of "Lord of the Rings" into your video editing application. Click here for instructions.

 

Your product must adhere to the conventions of a movie trailer and as such must include:

1. A clear 3 Act Structure
2. Written titles
3. Possible voice over narration
4. Mixture of sound (music, atmospheric, foley, sound effects, dialogue)
5. Dynamic and engaging visuals that helps sell the film to the audience
6. Fast rhythmic editing

 

Exporting your Project

 

Your final product will be a dynamic 2 minute trailer that you will compress for web using Adobe media encoder. This video will then be attached to your portfolio site. You must also export a working Edit Decision List (EDL) of your project and email to a friend to make sure it works on another computer.

 

​What is an EDIT DECISION LIST (EDL)?An EDL is basically data relating to the timecode of offline video files. This data can then be used to link to the full resolution files for outputting the final edit. It can also be used to move editing projects around easily from computer to computer. Click here to watch a basic tutorial on creating EDL's in Premiere Pro.What is the difference between online and offline editing?For online editing, you edit clips at the level of quality required for the final version of the video program. This is the default method of working in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. Online editing works well when the speed and storage capacity of the host computer are adequate to the demands of the video formats used (we usually online edit here at school).For example, most modern computers can handle the data rate of HD in full resolution. They may be challenged, however, by the greater demands of, for example, 4K footage. For many videographers, that’s where offline editing comes in. In offline editing, after capturing high-quality clips, you make low-quality copies of them for editing purposes. After editing, you can unlink the clips in Adobe Premiere Pro (called proxy files) from the low-quality media, and re-link them to the high-quality originals.You can finish, render, and export your final product in high-quality. Editing the low-resolution clips allows standard computers to edit excessively large assets, such as 4K footage, without losing performance speed. It also lets editors use laptop computers to edit, for example, while on location. You may edit a project entirely online.On the other hand, you may edit in a two-phase workflow: making your initial creative decisions offline, then switching to online for finishing tasks like fine-tuning, grading, and color correction. You can complete an offline edit of, for example, a 4K project with Adobe Premiere Pro and then export your project to EDL for transfer to an editing system with more powerful hardware.You can then perform the final online edit and rendering, at full 4K resolution, on that system.

 

Unit of Competency Assessed

 

CUAPOS201 - Perform basic vision and sound editing

 

 

Task 8 - West Australian Screen Industry Presentation

 

 

You have been hired as a producer for a new feature documentary film to be filmed in Western Australia. As part of your responsibility you need to prepare a 6 page PowerPoint presentation for your production crew to give them all the required information about working in the screen industry in WA.

 

1. You will work on this task at home and present your findings to the class as a keynote or PowerPoint presentation
   (at least one slide required per point below - see example here)
   
   
2. You must inform your crew about the 'Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance'. Explain simply what it is and some of the benefits of being a member.
   
   
3. You must inform you crew about at least two upcoming opportunities (ie short courses) for relevant training for the screen industry in WA.
   
   
4. Find and summarise a relevant article that will inform the crew of the latest developments in film production
   (ie find a relevant article from http://nofilmschool.com/)
   
   
5. Outline to your crew the key elements of the 'Journalists code of Ethics' http://www.alliance.org.au/code-of-ethics.html/
   
   
   
6. Explain one relevant element of the "Safety Guidelines for the Entertainment Industry" developed by the 'Media Entertainment and ArtsAlliance'
   (ie  safe lighting operation, working at heights etc)
   
   
7. Explain to your crew some relevant funding and opportunities for raising money in WA for future productions (ie https://www.fti.asn.au/make)

 

 

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Some suggested web pages for your task:

http://www.alliance.org.au

http://www.screenwest.com.au

http://www.fti.asn.au

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Courses/Screen-Production/

http://perth.sae.edu/en-gb/home/

http://philipbloom.net/

http://www.fstopacademy.com/

adobe.tv

creativecow.net

vimeo.com

 

Task 9 - Assist with a Basic Camera Shoot

 

Click here and here for more information on the competencies you must demonstrate before you can film (watch the link below to recap on the key competencies that will be tested).

 

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Basic Video Shoot Demonstration from Swan Christian Media on Vimeo.

 

Good discussion on 3 point lighting for interviews:

 

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Units of Competency Assessed

 

CUACAM201 - Assist with a basic camera shoot

 

Task 10 - Plan, Capture & Edit Promotional Video

 

 

This task involves producing a promotional video for a real world client.

 

You have been contacted by Swan Christian College to produce a learning area video that will be used for promotional purposes on the school's web page. Your video will incorporate an interview with the key teacher of the learning area discussing the subject, and will include interesting and well-composed 'B roll' footage of student's partaking in the subject. You will then mix music and graphics over the piece producing a clear and concise promotional video of a professional standard. Excellent pieces will possibly be used on Swan's web page which will be great for your resume and help increase your employability in this field in the future.

 

See examples below:

 

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This is a major task that covers a number of units and will involve a large degree of planning, time, and effort. You will need to produce all supporting documentation including:

• Client email
• Treatment
• Design proposal
• Production schedule
• Interview questions
• Storyboards
• Detailed shot list
• Equipment check list
• Clearance forms
• Written Quote

 

Click here to download a Pre-Production Documentation Workbook

 

In addition to this you will need to consider lighting and location carefully. The footage needs to be carefully shot, paying attention to technical conventions to create a strong connection between the audio and the vision. All audio must be recorded discretely and in a highly professional manner.

 

Editing and effects need to be worked through following standard media work flow procedures, including colour adjustments and grading. Final post production can be achieved with colour grading software (Magic Bullet Looks, After Effects).

 

On completion the clip needs to be exported as a full quality movie file (quicktime mov), then compressed to be used online using 'Adobe Media Encoder'.

 

 

​Task 11 - Prepare Audio Assets  Interview Practical Task You have been hired by ABC radio to interview famous celebrity _________. You only have ten minutes to interview him/her & must ensure you conduct yourself in a professional manner (click here to see one of Australia's best interviewers in action) As such you must research your celebrity and plan 3 thought provoking questions. Your producer has requested you touch on the 3 following points.Their history (how they got started)Their inspirationTheir future goals ​   1. Read this article interviewing tips PDF2. Research your celebrity and prepare your 3 key questions. You will also write down your expected responses based on the research you have conducted.3. Practice your questions with a friend (keeping in mind the techniques you've just read about)4. Check audio equipment and levels and perform your interview with your partner who will pretend to be the celebrity (with portable recorder or Rode Podcaster)5. Capture your sounds to logic pro and edit out any mistakes6. Add insert effects and equalise sounds before exporting/bouncing your audio file (screen shot your project with your effects visible)7. Bounce two versions of the file - AIFF for Radio and MP3 for web8. In iTunes add metadata to the file (ie: label date and interview information and a photo of Britney)9. Attach both versions of the file to your web portfolio Click below to watch a detailed video stepping you through this unit. ​  After capturing your interview you will be outputting your finished audio recordings in a variety of formats. You will learn the differences between lossy and lossless file formats and be able to identify and export the major file formats used in the industry today (for our task this will be AIFF and MP3). You will learn the basics of analogue and digital signals and gain an understanding of sample rates and bitrates. You will also be introduced to the basics of EQ and how certain frequencies can be amplified or removed for different purposes. You will also add metadata to your audio file in iTunes.You will be customising export settings for you various file formats using tools within iTunes and Logic Pro. For a great explanation on Lossless and Lossy formats watch the video below: Andrew Scheps - Lost in Translation ​ Click here for more information on file formats  Unit of Competency Assessed CUASOU304 - Prepare audio assets 

 

TASK 12 - Compile audio material for broadcast

 

Introductory Task (sound identification)

 

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The aim of this Mini Task is to give you the skill to differentiate between layers of sound in a completed soundtrack. You must watch the short video above for an explanation on the five elements of sound in film.

Then identify in detail the layers of sound (dialogue, music, sound effects, foley and atmosphere tracks) in the following video.

Click here for the worksheet - when completed email to teacher.

 

Note: You will need to complete this task using headphones.

 

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Major Task Description: The aim of this Task is to prepare a broadcast quality sound production.

 

Pixar has hired you to create an original sound-scape for one of their animated feature films. You need to build a 2-3 minute professional soundtrack covering the 5 elements of sound discussed in class (dialogue, music, sound effects, foley and atmosphere tracks).

You may choose from a number of scenes provided by your teacher.

 

You will be completing your pre-production and script using Celtx which is installed on all the macs. Click on the following links for more info on writing a script and script formatting. For an in depth explanation of how this program works please go here.

 

For this task the emphasis is on the:

• Planning – time lines, deadlines, script
• Preparation – rehearsal, equipment checks, selection of microphone/s
• Execution – recording, file formats, noise reduction
• Post production – Equalization, compression, mixing, adding effects and outputting (bouncing)

 

Remember to:

• Prepare and submit detailed script and sound acquisition check list
• Prepare the studio and equipment
• Test equipment by pre-recording checking for appropriate recording levels
• Record the performance (read through the following page for Mic technique)
• Add external audio in post production
• Mix and export the audio (adding effects and EQ as required)
• Export the finished product in two industry standard compressed and non-compressed file formats (ie: .aiff, .wav, .mp3, .aac).
• Link your finished work into your website and check it works!

 

NOTE: Students will collaborate in small groups, but will produce an individual projects (your teacher will explain how this will work practically during class time). Time management is paramount as each project will have to be performed with sufficient time to get through post-production and encoding. You must also include audio recorded from outside of the studio, mixed in post-production to create a credible soundscape.

 

For a behind the scenes on Pixars sound work flow watch the video below:         For an excellent video explaining 'foley' watch the video below:

 

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For an in depth video on recording click below:

 

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Unit of Competency Assessed

 

CUASOU305 - Compile audio material for broadcast