Personal Portfolio (100%) will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4:

a/ Attending a set amount of industry related events for example:
- University-wide events and lectures
- Events external to the University (e.g. films/television productions/public lectures/festivals exhibitions)
b/ An individual 1,500 word report that describes the development proposal for either film or television.
c/ A presentation as part of a team pitching a film or television idea and initial budget.
d/ A personal development statement/review: reflecting on skills development and review areas for further personal career development.

a/ Students will develop industry related business and personal skills at this introductory level including:
- Development for film and television
- An introduction to finance for film and television
- The role of co productions
- Funding options

b/ Students will build on this knowledge by attending skills workshops, which will include CV development, employability skills, and presentation/communication skills.

The emphasis is upon learning through personal experience, social interaction and reflection. The learning programme is reflecting the view that learning can take place outside as well as inside the classroom. It will facilitate interaction with the world of business as the module progresses. Students will also focus on the employment and business attributes of the film and television industries with emphasis on Finance and Development in these mediums.
Lectures, Lab sessions and self study off campus

Key Information Set Data:
16% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
84% Guided Independent Learning

Industry journals including online:Broadcastwww.broadcastnow.co.uk
Televisual www.televisual.com and The Hollywood Reporter
British Youth Film Academy
Royal Television Society- including occasional lectures off campus
Industry days including for example off campus talks and/or conferences
Creative England,
BBC Academy,
Digital Skills Summit
Broadcast Video Exposition - London and Manchester
Students Union's Enterprise Society/ NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs) and SAP (Students Union Students as Academic Partners) Employability Skills Project
Access to the Internet
Access to Blackboard/VLE

Alberstat, P. (2004) The Insider's Guide to Film Finance Focal Press
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook. 3rd ed Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Grove, E. (2004) Raindance Producer's Lab, Focal Press
Lees, N. (2010) Greenlit, Methuen Drama
Kirton, B. (2011). Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students & Graduates. Prentice-Hall
Trought, F. (2011). Brilliant Employability Skills: How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. Prentice Hall