3-5 minutes of moving image sequences and/or completed short film assessing learning outcomes 1 and 3 (50%)

Preparation and production paperwork file assessing learning outcomes 2 and 4 (50%)

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the film production process involved in visual storytelling. You will explore the creative and organisational processes required to professionally produce moving image content. The project work and guided independent study enables you to understand the importance of research and apply key visual composition and audio production techniques. You engage in shooting exercises and work in groups to produce a portfolio of moving image work and the associated paperwork.

• You will research and practice fundamental moving image production techniques including the preparation, recording and editing of audio and visual materials.
• You will develop your analytical and verbal communication skills through group and team work
• The module will introduce you to the full production process and you will engage with and develop multidisciplinary skills required for producing, directing, camera, lighting, sound and editing roles

Scheduled learning activities
Lectures
Group seminars
Development tutorials and workshops
Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning

Guided independent and group study activities
Production crew meetings
Film production project work and skill development
Peer advisor meetings
Independent academic study in support of your project work and research.

Bordwell, D. & Thompson, K, (2010) Film Art: An Introduction 9th ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Bowen, C, (2017) Grammar of the Shot, Focal Press
Bowen, C. & Thompson, R, (2017) Grammar of the Edit, Focal Press
Millerson, G. & Owens, J, (2009) Television Production 14th ed., Focal Press.

Level 4 camera, lighting, sound, studio and post production facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Screening and viewing facilities

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FUNDAMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION PROCESS CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. EVALUATE AND INTERPRET FILM PRODUCTION PROCESS CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES.
Analysis

3. UNDERTAKE FURTHER TRAINING AND DEVELOP FILM PRODUCTION SKILLS WITHIN A STRUCTURED AND MANAGED ENVIRONMENT.
Application

4. DEMONSTRATE QUALITIES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR FILM PRODUCTION EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FURTHER STUDY REQUIRING THE EXERCISE OF SOME PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Reflection

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the film production process involved in visual storytelling. You will explore the creative and organisational processes required to professionally produce moving image content. The project work and guided independent study enables you to understand the importance of research and apply key visual composition and audio production techniques. You engage in shooting exercises and work in groups to produce a portfolio of moving image work and the associated paperwork.