Research and produce a non-fiction film assessing learning outcomes 3 and 4

Personal notebook demonstrating the production process assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4

This module will introduce you to the processes involved in the creation of non-fiction films. You will be able to choose to work with in factual/ documentary, experimental or commercial filmmaking. The module will enable you to develop the business, creative and technical skills required for non-fiction productions. Through the module you will develop and create a practical piece: a short non-fiction film suitable to the chosen genre.

• You will analyse a range of non-fiction productions including the use of camera and form, editing processes and styles and legal and ethical issues and distribution pathways
• You will apply research and idea creation to plan and produce a non-fiction production to a professional standard.

Scheduled learning activities
Lectures
Production meetings for project development
Technical tasks to develop applied skills
Development sessions to progress practical work
Technical instruction

Guided independent and group study activities
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Advanced Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
Advanced Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work

Rabinger, M. (2014) Directing The Documentary. 6th Ed. Routledge.
Bernard, S.C. (2016) Documentary Storytelling, Routledge; 4 edition
Lees, N. (2010) Greenlit, Methuen
Millerson, G Owens, J. (2009), Television Production, 14 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. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICSM AND REFLECTION OF THE PROFESSIONALS, YOUR PEERS AND YOUR OWN WORK.
Analysis

2. INVESTIGATE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE PRODUCTION AND/OR TECHNOLOGY USED IN NON-FICTION FILM.
Enquiry

3. DEMONSTRATE PRODUCTION AND EDITING SKILLS USED FOR NON-FICTION FILM. SOLVING COMMON PRODUCTION AND POST PRODUCTION ISSUES WITH A RANGE OF SOLUTIONS
Problem Solving

4. WORK EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY WITHIN A TEAM, TO UNDERSTAND INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS, PROBLEMS AND ACTIONS OF OTHERS AND TO TAKE ON A VARIETY OF JOB ROLES WITHIN A TEAM/CREW Communication

Scheduled learning activities
26 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
Technical instruction

Guided independent and group study activities (Average of 19hrs per week)
Independent study time should be utilised to gain experience on required equipment and expand knowledge in the subject area
Advanced Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work
Advanced Independent research and study
Group and individual practical work

A hands-on practical module introducing you to the processes and creation of non-fiction films. You’ll be able to develop the business, creative and technical skills required for non-fiction productions. You will analyse a range of films and directors, the use of camera and form, as well as editing processes, to create a non-fiction film. All while gaining the ability to analyse and reflect on contemporary non-fiction/documentary.