289302

Development Lab

This course serves as the "on ramp" for next semester's major project. Student will analyse, research and reflect on their aesthetic choices and articulate how to their craft can support their vision. Students will prepare pitch presentations individually and in small groups, explaining the intentionality of their choices and demonstrating the viability of the proposed idea. At the end of the semester, projects will be green-lit to move forward to production in second semester.
Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

289302
Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level
Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15
Subject
Creative Media Production

Course planning information

Course notes

This course is divided into two sections. The first explores the foundational principles of aesthetics and their application to the art and craft of professional filmmaking. Students analyse features and shorts to investigate how visual, auditory, and narrative elements combine to create compelling cinematic experiences. In the second half, students will translate these aesthetic concepts into intentional, impactful creative choices as they prepare for short-form Major Projects. The pre-production part of the course includes students pitching, individually and in small groups, the viability of their proposed project. By the end of the course, participants will be able to step into a creative lead role on a Major Project and be able to assist on at least one other project; they will have a toolkit of aesthetic strategies to bring a unique, professional polish to their filmmaking practice.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
289.218 or 289.227 or 289.222 or 289.230 or 289.226 or 289.219 or 296.263 or 296.264 or 296.265

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Effectively, ethically and constructively evaluate their own practice and the work of other practioners and scholars in in workgroups, critiques and presentations. (Graduate profile: Understanding and Mātauranga A1; Creativity and Toi C3; Connectedness and Whanaungatanga E1)
  • 2 Demonstrate confidence in the application of story, image, aesthetics and technique related to producing creative content. (Graduate profile: Creativity and Toi B1, C1; Virtuosity and Mōhio D3)
  • 3 Positively engage and contribute to class activities, discussions, and debates. (Graduate profile: Connectedness and Whanaungatanga E1)
  • 4 Apply critical analysis and evaluative skills in communicating, critiquing, and carrying out independent research. (Graduate profile: Mātauranga and Understanding A1, A2 Toi and Creativity B1)
  • 5 Demonstrate the ability to manage time to respond to briefs and deadlines independently, and  communicate effectively towards these goals. (Graduate profile: Connectedness and Whanaungatanga A3; Autonomy and Mana E3)

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Portfolio 1 2 3 4 5 100%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Explanation of assessment types
Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.