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FITV12-300: Passion Project

Description

This mentored subject is designed for students who are passionate about creating a high-quality creative project intended for industry. This project could be either a short (under 20 minutes) ‘calling-card’ film, a script, a TV bible, a ‘sizzle reel’, a proof-of-concept film or other pitch documentation. Throughout Passion Project, students will regularly meet with their designated mentor, who will provide feedback and guide the project’s progression. All filmed projects must have a running time of 20 minutes or less, while text-based projects such as a series bible, screenplay, treatment or scriptment can extend up to 120 pages. To be eligible to apply for this elective subject, students must either be in the second year of their Bachelor of Film and Television program or have already completed 10 subjects as part of the Film and Television Double Major. Additionally, all students must have a cumulative credit average GPA (2.0) at the time of application.  The student applying should hold the primary creative role within the project, in most cases as the screenwriter, director, or both. Before applying, students are required to meet with a member of the Film, Screen, and Creative Media Academic Staff to discuss their proposed project. This step enhances the likelihood of project approval. Students must obtain written approval from this staff member to be eligible to apply. After this approval is obtained, students submit a written project proposal to the Head of Film, Screen & Creative Media for assessment during the semester preceding their intended Passion Project enrolment.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: FITV12-300
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Develop the marketing and distribution business case for a short film or other screen project.
  2. Understand and articulate how the passion project will contribute to their professional development and career progression.
  3. Make a short film or other screen project to a high-standard and meet project delivery requirements.
  4. Interpret and apply feedback to improve the storytelling of a short film or other screen project.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

1. Faculty approval required. 2. The GPA requirement is a credit average or above to enrol. 3. Students must be in either the second year of their FITV program or have completed at least ten subjects of their FITV Double Major subjects

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024