Module Descriptors
MANAGEMENT FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
FILM50131
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: John Bradburn
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework weighted at 100% comprising:-

Coursework, a portfolio of production paperwork including a post-production report (typically 1500 words) weighted at 50% addressing Outcomes 1 and 2 and a tutor report and peer assessment weighted at 50% addressing Outcome 3.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Production Offices, telephone, word processing and internet access. Research facilities including libraries, the module website
Module Learning Strategies
All aspects of the module will be facilitated through workshops, tutorials, problem solving exercises and more specifically through practical participation in the production of major collaborative projects using laboratory equipment and editing facilities.
Module Texts
Bastion Cleve (2006), Film Production Management, Focal Press, ISBN: 13978024080695
Eve Light Honthaner (2001), The Complete Film Production Handbook 3rd Edition, Focal Press, ISBN: 024080419
Thomas A Crowell (2007) The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers, Focal Press ISBN: 139780240808420
Module Indicative Content
This module requires students to work collaboratively to facilitate the production of a drama for film or television. In the course they will gain knowledge of:

1. The preparation of pre-production paperwork
2. Legal and ethical issues when producing a drama
3. Negotiation skills when sourcing resources
4. Negotiation for and preparation of contracts
5. Logistics when producing a drama
6. People management
7. Casting for drama
8. Team working
9. On-set management undertaking an individual role