This module follows all the stages of production from the writing of the script to the releasing of the film and, on the one hand, is the first direct link of the MA with the industry, where you will be able to meet and exchange views and opinions with professionals of the field, while, on the other, you will theoretically review the field. During the course some seminars or workshop with professionals (a script writer, a director and a cinematographer) will inform and guide you through the essential process of filmmaking. This will be a vigorous experience during which you will be able to understand the function of the core disciplines that complete the art of filmmaking and are prerequisites for an impeccable, ingenious, professional acting performance for the screen. Examples of existing filmed material will help you compare the practical knowledge offered and advance your critical approach and analysis.

The aim of the course is to enable you to critically approach audio-visual language and through particular case studies of world film history and theory to immerse you into the narrative, dramaturgical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of cinema from its early stages to its contemporary challenging forms. This will help you expand your originality as a professional of the film and television industry and to acquire a first-hand sense of the creative, theoretical and technical, production process. You will be also asked to critically approach, individually and as part of a team, film-makers’ work (national and international). This will give you the ability to explore the dynamics of the field and advance your potential as a screen actor.
Workshops and seminars on:
Writing for the screen
Directing
Cinematography
The theoretical aspects of:
Editing
Make-up
Special effects
Production planning
Post-production
Creating individual material
Blocking
Decoupage
Sets and costumes
Sound
Critically evaluating the above
Exploring the perspectives of existing work by other important filmmakers (national and international)

Assessment 1: LO 1,3,4
Assessment 2: LO 2,3 4
Assessment 1: All oral presentations will be done in English (oral and PowerPoint if used).
Assessment 2: This assessment must be in English

The module will employ a range of learning strategies, including:
Tutor led tutorials and lectures. Workshops and practice-based work with professionals. Film, television and video screenings. Individual research
A range of learning strategies will be used to share practices and inform and develop independent projects of each student and the individual project for the assessment.
Guided Independent Learning will be structured around the use of VLE to support reading of critical theory of script writing and script analysis
Guided Independent Learning through interaction with bespoke webinars and/or other digital resources will used to support students in their writing and presentation skills.

Module Learning Outcome
1. Theorise and reflect on the wide range of required skills across the field of the screen production industry.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding, Reflection

Module Learning Outcome
2. Evidence a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary work processes undertaken in the making of screen work.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis

Module Learning Outcome
3. Synthesise your knowledge of all the stages of the production process

University Learning Outcome
Application, Reflection

Module Learning Outcome
4. Critically evaluate relevant practices in relation to acting

University Learning Outcome
Analysis, Reflection

The rehearsal rooms and studios of UNICERT College – Cameras and filming equipment.

This is the indicative bibliography:
Bordwell, D. and Thompson, K. (2010) Film Art. An Introduction, New York: McGraw Hill
Corrigan, T. and White, P. (2017) The Film Experience, New York: Bedford/Saint Martin’s, 5th edition
Dick, B. F. (2009) The Anatomy of Film, Boston & New York: Bedford/St Martin’s, 6th edition
Huet, A. (2006) The Script (El Guion), Barcelona: Ediciones Paidos Iberica
Mackendrick, A (2006). On Film Making. London: Faber and Faber
Rausch, A. J. (2004) Turning Points in Film History, New York: Citadell Press Inc.
Reader, K. (1979) The Cinema: A History, London: Hodder and Stoughton
Soldatos, Y. (2015) [Concise History of Greek Cinema], Athens: Aigokeros
Stafford, R. (2014) The Global Film Book, London: Taylor & Francis
Thomas, J. (2009) Script Analysis for Actors, Directors and Designers, London and New York: Routledge, 5th edition
Tucker, P (2019). The Secrets of Screen Acting. London: Routledge

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