I’ve put together an updated class schedule for you all to peruse – after week 7 it’s pretty open (deliberately), but there will be some more definite things that will come up as the weeks unfold.

Also I’ve assigned each group a WIP presentation week – keep in mind that this is just a presentation about where your group is at; you will all be at different stages so really it doesn’t matter when you do it.  That said, if you can see any glaring issues with the day you’ve been allocated, please let me know.

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As you’ll all know, Melbourne WebFest Director Steinar Ellingsen will be joining us during this session to talk about pitching.  Please arrive early as it is a great privilege to have his time and experience.

Before and after that, there is plenty more to do!

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In this session we’ll get each production group to present a table read of their script, so have a discussion within your group about how you want to approach this before the class.  Some of you were doing this already, so you should be ready to go.

After that, we’ll have a quick intro to lighting.  To prepare, take a look at this Lighting Prezi created be Andrea Rassell (for the Masters Program).  We won’t be using C-Stands, but all of the basic principals will apply for us.

Script development today.  First we’ll have a quick catch up, then the Writers will join us to get underway.

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Firstly, Evan’s lecture.  Then, get into our production groups and work through the following:

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With groups formed and concept development underway, we need to turn our attention to getting Ready to Shoot (part of PB4) and the Pitch & Proposal content (PB3). From next week onward, you’ll need to get your casting underway.

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This workshop will be for camera testing – it’s a good chance for you group to get hands-on with some gear, and while it’s important that you have some time to experiment, we want to follow a bit of structure to get the most out of it.

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We have groups!  Well done once again to the CW’s for their hard work and pitches, what an amazing effort in only 3 weeks.  Thanks also to the Media crew for your quick responses and support of the ideas.  Now that we have groups, the real action begins.

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I’ve seen some good work come through for the first assessment task, well done to those who have completed it (and to those who haven’t, make sure that you do!)

For the next task, I’ll be expecting you to ramp up the research side, particularly in the ‘contextual’ analysis and your reflection.  This is how you can demonstrate engagement with the form and content at a deeper level.

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