The aim of this module is to support professional and academic development through self-directed research and enquiry. You will propose a negotiated area of research, personalised to your individual career aspirations and learning requirements. Your will research the chosen subject, analysing data to communicate the results of the study through an academic report or video essay (2,000 words).

Topics may include, the history and future of film and television technologies, film analysis and deconstruction, film distribution and consumption, developing film and television content.

Research methods
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Academic writing
Referencing

ASSESSMENT ONE: A NEGOTIATED RESEARCH PROJECT

The Negotiated Research Project to include a written research report or video essay.

LOs (Learning Outcomes): 1-3 100%.

The learning strategies used within the module include experiential learning, where you will learn through individual research and academic development, with personal tutor support through key stages of the project to guide the scope and depth of research. There is opportunity for learning to be personalised, as students are encouraged to draw from their influences and undertake an individual research project aligned to their future career aspirations.

Lectures will explore research methods, interpretation of data, academic writing and referencing.

Supervisor (Lecturer) will oversee your project. This means you will be required to meet negotiated project milestones, which may be hyper personal depending on your negotiated area of study. You will receive regular formative feedback on your research to support personal and professional development.

Guest Speakers will provide context to the current climate of the film and television industry and give an insight into film technologies.

Workshops will provide research exercises, opportunities to debate industry topics and support the development of reliable, coherent arguments.

Production Supervisor (Lecturer) will oversee your project and experiments. This means you will be required to meet negotiated project milestones, which may be hyper personal depending on your production role. You will receive regular formative feedback on your production work and personal engagement.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of the negotiated area of study. Knowledge and Understanding.

2. Present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to argue the impact of film and television technologies/practices on audience experience/consumption.
Enquiry.

3. Communicate the results of the study accurately, reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments. Communication.

E-library facilities, computer access and printing.
Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Teams digital learning environment.
LinkedIn Learning online learning resource.
Film studio, green screen, vision mixer and motion capture studio.
Post-production suite - Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.
Professional camera, lighting, audio and grip equipment.

Batty, C. & Kerrigan, S. eds. (2018) Screen Production Research, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Benshoff, H. (2015) Film and Television Analysis, London: Routledge.

Bertrand, I. & Hughes, P. (2017) Media Research Methods, London: Red Globe.

Chater, K. (2017) Research for Media Production, London: Routledge.

Cottrell, S. (2021) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability, 4th ed., Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Dawson, C. (2009). Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project. 4th ed. Oxford: How To Books.

Robson, C. (2014) How to do a Research Project, 2nd ed, Chichester: John Wiley.

Walliman, N. (2011) Research Methods: The Basics. London: Routledge.

Film and Television Research Project provides you with an opportunity to explore in depth an area of the film and television media industries which interests you. Whether you choose to disseminate your work through a traditional written output, a video essay.