Module Descriptors
IDEAS DEVELOPMENT AND PRE-PRODUCTION
FILM40226
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Rudge
Email: P.A.Rudge@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Coursework - 5 page script weighted at 50%
- Coursework - pre-production folder weighted at 50%
Module Details
Indicative Content
This module introduces you to the process of developing ideas, creating short scripts and taking these scripts through the pre-production process, ready for production. The module will introduce you to methods to aid idea generation and development and you will learn and develop skills across the following areas.
• You will study script formats and the processes of creating characters, writing action and narrative structure
• You will develop your skills in transferring this script content into pre-production materials including breakdowns, location scouting and recce and production statements
• You will develop skills in the creation and development of ideas relevant to your chosen field of production
• You will study script formats and the processes of creating characters, writing action and narrative structure
• You will develop your skills in transferring this script content into pre-production materials including breakdowns, location scouting and recce and production statements
• You will develop skills in the creation and development of ideas relevant to your chosen field of production
Assessment Details
5 page script assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4. (50%)
Pre-production folder assessing learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4. (50%)
Learning Strategies
Scheduled learning activities
Lectures
Production meetings for project development
Tutorials
Formative assessments and feedback
Guided independent and group study activities
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience and understanding in the subject area
Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
Lectures
Production meetings for project development
Tutorials
Formative assessments and feedback
Guided independent and group study activities
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience and understanding in the subject area
Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
Field, S. (2005) Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting: A Step-by-Step Guide from Concept to finished Script, Delta
Landry, P. (2011) Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film: A Panic-Free Guide, Focal Press
Mckee, R. (2006) Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting, Regan Books.
Stirling, S. (1994) The Art Book, Phaidon Editors,
Landry, P. (2011) Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film: A Panic-Free Guide, Focal Press
Mckee, R. (2006) Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting, Regan Books.
Stirling, S. (1994) The Art Book, Phaidon Editors,
Resources
General teaching rooms
IT Facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
IT Facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MAIN PRINCIPLES AND THEORIES AROUND SCREENWRITING AND PRE-PRODUCTION TO PRODUCE A SHORT SCRIPT AND PRE-PRODUCTION PACK
Knowledge and Understanding
2. EVALUATE AND INTERPRET THE MAIN CONCEPTS OF CREATIVE IDEA GENERATION
Analysis
3. BE ABLE TO EVALUATE THE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PRE-PRODUCTION AND IDEA GENERATION Problem Solving
4. PRODUCER A STRUCTURED AND COHERENT SCRIPT AND CLEARLY COMMUNICATED PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
2. EVALUATE AND INTERPRET THE MAIN CONCEPTS OF CREATIVE IDEA GENERATION
Analysis
3. BE ABLE TO EVALUATE THE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PRE-PRODUCTION AND IDEA GENERATION Problem Solving
4. PRODUCER A STRUCTURED AND COHERENT SCRIPT AND CLEARLY COMMUNICATED PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS
Communication
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled learning activities
13 X 3 hours which will be made up from a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations and tutorials
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Guided independent and group study activities (Average of 9.5hrs per week)
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience and understanding in the subject area
Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
13 X 3 hours which will be made up from a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations and tutorials
Contextual lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Guided independent and group study activities (Average of 9.5hrs per week)
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience and understanding in the subject area
Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
Web Descriptor
This module introduces you to the process of developing ideas, creating short scripts and taking these scripts through the pre-production process, ready for production. The module will introduce you to methods to aid idea generation and development and you will learn and develop skills across numerous areas.