3-5-minute fiction film assessing all learning outcomes (60%)

Preparation and production file assessing all learning outcomes (40%)

This module will advance your knowledge of the film production process from concept to post production. You will write an effective fiction film that draws upon new knowledge and understanding gained in the Screenwriting module.

You will pull together all the knowledge from level 4 and combine it with the advanced craft and production skills gained through the course.

You will learn by doing, creating, and experiencing the film production process. Evidencing all your learning and professional approaches in an on-going individual production file containing in depth research, production documents and a reflective learning log.

• In this module you will evaluate the work of others and your peers to help you develop a short fiction film
• You will learn the techniques, concepts, and practical issues relating to short film production
• You will apply skills from development, pre-production, cinematography, sound and post production on a complete short film

Scheduled learning activities
lectures and short film screenings/discussion
Group seminars/Tutorials
Short exercises/assignments

Guided independent and group study activities
Reading books
Watching short films or instructional videos (Lynda.com)
Participating in online discussions
Crew Meetings
Preparation/Production/Post Production of a short film
Peer advisor meetings
Blackboard

Rabinger, M. (2013). Directing: Film Techniques & Aesthetics 5th Ed. Focal Press.
Bowen, C, (2017) Grammar of the Shot, Focal Press
Brown, B. (2016) Cinematography : theory and practice. 3rd Ed. Focal Press
Rose, J. (2014) Producing Great Sound for Film and Video. 4th Ed. Focal Press
Rizzo, M. (2014) The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television. 2nd Ed. Focal Press

Level 5 camera, lighting, sound, studio and post production facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Screening facilities

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF FICTION FILM PROCESSES EVIDENCED IN A PRODUCTION FILE AND FILM
Knowledge and Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO ANALYSE PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION WORK OF HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY FILM/PROGRAMME PRODUCTIONS FROM SPECIFIC GENRES AND RELATE YOUR OPINIONS/THOUGHTS AND FINDINGS TO YOUR OWN PRACTICE
Analysis

3. DEMONSTRATE PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES TO SOLVE COMPLEX TASKS AT ALL STAGES OF FILMMAKING, USING INITIATIVE AND RESOURCEFULNESS TO PRODUCE A COMPLETED FILM.
Problem Solving

4. DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING FOR THE SUBJECT MATTER, FILM/PROGRAMME GENRE, DEVELOP THEMES FROM PERSONAL INTEREST/EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCE A FILM/PROGRAMME OF INTEREST, INTRIGUE AND/OR ENTERTAINMENT
Application

This module will advance your knowledge of the film production process from concept to post production. You will write an effective fiction film that draws upon new knowledge and understanding gained in the Screenwriting module. You will learn by doing, creating, and experiencing the film production process. Evidencing all your learning and professional approaches in an on-going individual production file containing in depth research, production documents and a reflective learning log.