Unit details
ACM717 - Television Commercial Production
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Cumming |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The television commercial (TVC) is a significant screen industry activity that is used to promote products, services ideas and brand identities. TVC producers draw upon ideas and techniques from all genres of film and video making and often seek to turn social values and trends to the benefit of their corporate clients. The unit aims to provide students with experience of design and production in this short format, within the discipline of client briefs and tight schedules. The practical skills and knowledge gained should enhance student's capacity to critically analyse television advertising and better understand its social, political and cultural function.
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- The TVC form and its sub-genres including social advocacy and community service announcements
- The structure of the television advertising industry, its client base, professions and creative teams
- Techniques of propaganda and persuasion in the short form
- The design and creation of multi-layer messages and meaning in audio-visual media
- Creating, and working creatively to, a tightly specified, research-based brief
- Writing, producing and directing short format film and video to a budget and a time-line
- The production process: development, pre production, production, post production and delivery
Assessment
Tests on prescribed reading 20%;
Minor team TVC project 10%;
Major team TVC project. Team presentation of a folio of three versions of a television commercial of 15, 30 and 60 seconds duration. Assessment includes scheduled presentation of a concept pitch, script, storyboard, rough-cut, fine-cut and final-cut 50%
Research into an aspect of the television commercial production industry: an oral report and written summary of key points and references (1000 words) 20%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2452 | $2891 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
