Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Group Video Project 2 (4-5 minutes) | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Group Video Project 1 (2-3 minutes) | 30% |
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio - Blog 2000 Words | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Individual Video Project 2 (4-5 minutes) | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Individual Video Project 1 (2-3 minutes) | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio - Blog 2000 Words | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness of the various stages of media production from conception to realisation, including camerawork and editing.
2. Successfully upload a media production onto the web for dissemination.
3. Work effectively as part of a production group.
4. Demonstrate a sharpened understanding of specific production roles.
5. Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on their work as an individual within a production team.
Brief description
In addition, issues of media convergence will be addressed through the dissemination of these films via the internet as well as via the maintenance of a blog, which will allow a critical and theoretically-informed reflection on media production. Much of the time spent on the module will be self-directed learning in production groups.
Content
Lectures and workshops on writing; camerawork; editing; generic styles and forms (including silent film, narrative, non-narrative and experimental work); working as part of a production team; uploading material to the web; convergence issues.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Effective communication skills - oral, written and visual - will be developed throughout the module. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module which will help students to improve their own learning and performance. |
| Information Technology | As part of the module students will be required to use the web as part of the learning process and assessment regime. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | The skills gained from this module will enhance the employability of FTV and MCS students. |
| Problem solving | Production groups will be set tasks as part of the module and will be required to resolve problems/issues relating to these. |
| Research skills | Students will be required to research specific topics in preparation for the weekly tasks relating to various styles/forms. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Media production skills in a converging media environment will be developed throughout the module. |
| Team work | Production groups will be required to work effectively as a team to deliver media content by specific deadlines. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4