Mr Mark Power
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 47123
Mr Ruben Hopmans
Postgraduate Student
Phone: +61 3 990 47127
Mr Mark Power
Assistant Lecturer
Phone: +61 3 990 47123
FIT2026 is a core unit in the Multimedia stream of the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems. It is a prerequisite for FIT3008 Digital Video Post Production. Before attempting this unit you must have satisfactorily completed VCM1002 , or equivalent.
You may not study this unit and VSA3020, MMS2407, MMS2410 in your degree.
In semester 2, 2009, this subject will run each Thursday from week 1 ( 23 July).
There is a 1 hour lecture from 1PM to 2PM and a three hour studio from 2PM to 5PM.
It is expected that you will do a further 8 hours self directed research and implementation.
You should ensure that you bring examples of the work in progress to class for discussion with your tutor.
For information on timetabling for on-campus classes please refer to MUTTS, http://mutts.monash.edu.au/MUTTS/
On-campus students should register for tutorials/laboratories using the Allocate+ system: http://allocate.cc.monash.edu.au/
| Week | Topic | Key dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit overview and expectations / cross platform issues | |
| 2 | Writing project proposals/ filming permissions | |
| 3 | Time code/Live action camera techniques | |
| 4 | Video compression issues | |
| 5 | Live action sound recording/microphones/ waveform editors | Project documentation due |
| 6 | Interview techniques | |
| 7 | Lighting fundamentals | 1st process diary due |
| 8 | Video editing techniques | |
| 9 | Elements of digital sound,sound editing | |
| 10 | DVD authoring- Compressor overview | |
| Mid semester break | ||
| 11 | DVD authoring- DVD studio pro | |
| 12 | Presentations - aims and expectations | Major project due, 2nd process diary due |
| 13 | Review of topics | Presentations |
There is no required textbook for this subject but it is expected that you utilise the library resources such as books, video, CDs, DVDs and undertake your own research.
There are a large number of books on both software and video techniques held at Berwick library.There are no required texts. Individuals may need to purchase texts relating to thier specific project
Software relating to this subject may be accessed from several of the on-campus student labs.
The main applications used in this subject for audio, video and DVD technologies are in the Macintosh lab G96. Other AV applications are run in G91.
The principle editing/authoring software will be the Apple Final Cut Suite
Software may be:
Study resources we will provide for your study are:
The FIT2026 web site on MUSO where lecture slides, assignment specifications will be posted along with information resources about the software used.
The computer resources are available from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. each day. After hours access and Saturdays are only available if you apply for it online at
http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/itsupport/lab-info.html#berwick
Approval to gain access should take 3 working days to complete.
To pass a unit which includes an examination as part of the assessment a student must obtain:
If a student does not achieve 40% or more in the unit examination or the unit non-examination total assessment, and the total mark for the unit is greater than 44% then a mark of no greater than 44-N will be recorded for the unit.
To be eligible to pass and maintain your enrolment in FIT2026 you must attend 80% of your studio sessions. If you are absent for more than two studio sessions you must supply a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation otherwise you will be excluded from the unit. If you are finding problems with this requirement please ensure you speak to your unit adviser as early as possible.
Due to the nature of group work in Studio, it is expected that all students will attend 100% of classes.
Responsibility for student work
Students should note that they are, at all times, responsible for their work. All relevant material should be backed up on a regular basis to CD, DVD or Flash disks. The university has CD & DVD burners in the computer labs and blank CDs/DVDs may be purchased through the on campus bookstore. Loss of assignment work due to hardware failure, virus or theft will not be accepted as reasons for late or non-submission of work. Students must hold an exact copy of all work which they submit for assessment, this copy should be held until your final result for the unit is released.
Assessment proceedures for a non – performing team member
If the unit assessor, or one or more team members, becomes concerned regarding the contribution of one or more members of a group then the unit assessor will determine ,using the project documentation ,examination of Visual Process diaries and discussion with the students concerned whether the student or students are making an equitable contribution to the work of the group.
If it is determined that the student or students are not making an equitable Contribution to the work of the groupthey may be deemed to be a non-performing team member.
In the event of this determination being made the group component of their assessment will be multiplied by a factor of up to 0.5 to arrive at a raw score
Assignment coversheets are available via "Student Forms" on the Faculty website: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/
You MUST submit a completed coversheet with all assignments, ensuring that the plagiarism declaration section is signed.
Assignment submission and return procedures, and assessment criteria will be specified with each assignment.
Please make every effort to submit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are not regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
Students requesting an extension for any assessment during semester (eg. Assignments, tests or presentations) are required to submit a Special Consideration application form (in-semester exam/assessment task), along with original copies of supporting documentation, directly to their lecturer within two working days before the assessment submission deadline. Lecturers will provide specific outcomes directly to students via email within 2 working days. The lecturer reserves the right to refuse late applications.
A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must be attached to the assignment submission.
Refer to the Faculty Special consideration webpage or further details and to access application forms: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html
Assignments must be submitted by the due date. Details of the assignments submission procedure will be supplied via the unit on-line pages.
Where assignments are submitted in person (eg. hard copy or disk) an Berwick FIT 'Assignment Cover Sheet' with appropriate identification and signatures must be attached. All work must be presented in an A4 plastic cover. If multiple written pages, must be stapled or bound.
It is your responsibility to keep track of and manage your assignment due dates
Penalties are incurred from the due date at the rate of a 10 % reduction in grade for each day (including weekends) the assignment is late.
If you are having difficulty with assignment submission, please advise your Unit Adviser immediately so that any problems can be addressed.
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.
Please visit the following URL: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/appendix.html for further information about: