Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Reflective Essay Evaluation of practical work 1500 Words | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Film Production Final Film 10 Minutes | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Creative Portfolio Story development portfolio 8 Minutes | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Film Production Final Film 10 Minutes | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Reflective Essay Evaluation of practical work 1500 Words | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Creative Portfolio Story development portfolio 8 Minutes | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key production processes in film-making, in particular fiction film-making;
Employ a range of research techniques in order to create, develop and present a film idea;
Manifest technical competence, aesthetic judgement and an appreciation of the interdependence of key production roles;
Recognise the ethical dimensions of professional media practice;
Critically reflect on the creative process and produce work which is informed by, and contextualised within, relevant theoretical issues and debates.
Brief description
This module focusses on narrative fiction production in a group production. It offers students an opportunity to expand on and showcase complex technical and creative skills through practical application.
Content
Through lectures, workshops and seminars students will develop a creative idea from inception through to delivery. Through collaboration with peers and tutors, narrative and storytelling ideas will be communicated to audiences through all departments, combining skills learned on previous modules into a cohesive end result.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Technical work requires numeracy. This will not be assessed. |
| Communication | Written communication as well as the process of communicating a concept through a particular medium is directly assessed for inclusion in the creative portfolio and the final project assessment (film). Oral communication skills are developed through exercises, seminars, pitches and feedback on written work particularly during Semester 2 although this is not directly assessed. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Filmmaking is a continual process of self-assessment and learning. The final project includes a self-assessment. |
| Information Technology | Competence and familiarity with information technology is expected, particularly in the research period, but this is not formally assessed. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | TThis module has value not only for those with concrete career aims in the media industries but offers all participants opportunities for personal development - see items 1 - 7 above and contains transferable skills. Guest lecturers from the industry can also provide specific career advice. |
| Problem solving | Filmmaking is a continual process of problem-solving. Students are tested on this individually and as part of a team. |
| Research skills | Students undertake research as exercises and in the development of the final project. |
| Team work | The majority of media production forms involve a high degree of teamwork through group productions and group tutorials in Semester 2. Students reflect on their abilities to take lead roles, as well as to undertake given instructions in their assessed essays. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6