Module Descriptors
WORKING FREELANCE IN FILM AND TELEVISION
FILM50055
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Bradburn
Email: J.P.Bradburn@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 40%
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework 100%

Individual Personal Development Plan (1000 words) weighted at 40% adressing learning outcomes 1 and 2
Showreel or Portfolio weighted at 60% adressing learning outcome 3

Module Texts
Ariel (BBC In-House publication)
Broadcast Magazine (Weekly)
The Guardian Media Supplement (Monday Edition)
The Guardian Media Guide (Guardian Media Group, published annually)
Freelancing for Dummies, Drake M. Susan, (Hungry Monds 2001) ISBN 0-7645-5369-0
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqulaified Combination - CE00504-2 The Business and Law of the Film and Television Industry
Module Resources
Staffordshire University Electronic Library
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour lectures
6x 2 hour practical sessions
12 hours of tutorials
Practical sessions supporting lectures will underpin the development of the underlying skills and knowledge required to complete the module and prepare for employment as a freelancer. Delivery will be supported by handouts, case studies and by visiting guest lecturers.
Module Indicative Content
The emphasis of learning will be on deveopment of the busienss skills nesessary to operate as a free lancer in film and television. In the course students will gain knowledge of;
1. Conditions of freelance employment (contracts)
2. Budetary and accounting issues (VAT, self assessment)
3. Ways of identifying employment opportunities (interview techniques, pitching)
4. The preperation of self promotion materials (CV, Portfolio, Showreel)