Module Descriptors
DRAMA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM50221
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Mckenna
Email: Mark.Mckenna@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Group Assignment weighted at 50%
- Coursework - Reflective Assignment (typically 1500 words) weighted at 50%
Module Details
Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of module CE70079-4 Practical Skills Technology or equivalent
Resources
DV camera and support equipment
Portable lights
Premiere Pro or Avid editing suite
Office space
Word processing
Portable lights
Premiere Pro or Avid editing suite
Office space
Word processing
Texts
Television Programme Making, Colin Hart, (1999), ISBN 0 240 51524 2, Pub Focal Press
Guerrilla TV, Ian Lewis, (2002), Pub Focal Press
Today's Video, Peter Utz, (2005), McFarland & Company, 4th Edition
The Complete Film Production Handbook, Eve Light Honthaner, Elsevier Science and Technology (US) (2001)
Guerrilla TV, Ian Lewis, (2002), Pub Focal Press
Today's Video, Peter Utz, (2005), McFarland & Company, 4th Edition
The Complete Film Production Handbook, Eve Light Honthaner, Elsevier Science and Technology (US) (2001)
Learning Strategies
2 x 2 hour lectures, 22 x 3 hour lab session
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by production meetings, tutorials, and student centred learning. Practical assignments (testing) using portable and fixed film making equipment will support the learning.
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by production meetings, tutorials, and student centred learning. Practical assignments (testing) using portable and fixed film making equipment will support the learning.
Indicative Content
This module develops an understanding of the technology, pre-production, production and post-production techniques required for the production of a collaborative drama.
Through this module students will gain knowledge of
1. The way in which technology (camera skills, lighting and editing skills) is applied to the production of film or television drama.
2. The logistical, business, organisational and team working skills required when producing drama for film or television.
Through this module students will gain knowledge of
1. The way in which technology (camera skills, lighting and editing skills) is applied to the production of film or television drama.
2. The logistical, business, organisational and team working skills required when producing drama for film or television.
Additional Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Assignment - Group
A collaborative film and peer assessment weighted at 50% addressing Learning Outcomes 3 and 5.
Assessment 2: Reflective Assignment
A reflective report considering the requirements for a drama production, evaluating the factors that impact on the production process (typically 1500 words) weighted at 50% addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
A collaborative film and peer assessment weighted at 50% addressing Learning Outcomes 3 and 5.
Assessment 2: Reflective Assignment
A reflective report considering the requirements for a drama production, evaluating the factors that impact on the production process (typically 1500 words) weighted at 50% addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Web Descriptor
This module develops an understanding of the technology, pre-production, production and post-production techniques required for the production of a collaborative drama. Through this module students will gain knowledge of the way in which technological skills such as camera, lighting and editing skills, are applied to the production of film or television drama, while foregrounding the logistical, business, organisational and team working skills required when producing drama for film or television.