Module Descriptors
DIGITAL FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION
FILM70171
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting, R McKee (1997), Harper Collins, ISBN: 0-00603-91685
Extra texts to be recommended on an individual basis by the supervisor.
Recommended General Texts for this module are -
Stern, B, 2002, How to Shoot a Feature Film for Under #10, 000 (And not go to Jail). 1st edition. Collins Living, ISBN: 0060084677
Van Still, J, 2005 Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know. 1st Edition. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN: 193290705X
Extra texts to be recommended on an individual basis by the supervisor.
Recommended General Texts for this module are -
Stern, B, 2002, How to Shoot a Feature Film for Under #10, 000 (And not go to Jail). 1st edition. Collins Living, ISBN: 0060084677
Van Still, J, 2005 Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know. 1st Edition. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN: 193290705X
Module Resources
Lectures, library, computing facilities and Internet.
Module Learning Strategies
- Directed reading and learning, possibly class attendance.
- Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, etc).
- Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
- Problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental, and/or numerical).
- Use of existing software packages (technical, business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, editing, colour grading, sound mixing etc).
- Report writing.
- Preparation of oral presentation.
- Presentation and defence of work at seminars.
-Attendance at lectures and seminars
- Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, patents, company catalogues and literature, etc).
- Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
- Problem analysis and solution (analytical, experimental, and/or numerical).
- Use of existing software packages (technical, business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, editing, colour grading, sound mixing etc).
- Report writing.
- Preparation of oral presentation.
- Presentation and defence of work at seminars.
-Attendance at lectures and seminars
Module Indicative Content
In this module the students (film crew) will learn to write or develop a/their feature length script, including pre-production planning, digital feature film budgeting, a shooting script and sample test shots.
The students will also define realistic, logical and achievable outcomes through a study plan that fit with the assessment criteria of Research Methods, Advanced Production Technology in HD Film, Advanced Post Production Technology in HD Film and the MSc Project - Film Technology. Importantly, they will draw up a professional contract that ensures the completion of a feature length production, within the timescale of the Masters course.
The students will also define realistic, logical and achievable outcomes through a study plan that fit with the assessment criteria of Research Methods, Advanced Production Technology in HD Film, Advanced Post Production Technology in HD Film and the MSc Project - Film Technology. Importantly, they will draw up a professional contract that ensures the completion of a feature length production, within the timescale of the Masters course.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in-class assessment is in effect as follows:-
A Portfolio of preproduction artefacts, length 3000 WORDS weighted at 35% assessing learning outcome 1 and 3
A Presentation weighted at 30% will assess learning outcome 2 and 3.
A Feature length script weighted at 35% assessing learning outcome 1
A Portfolio of preproduction artefacts, length 3000 WORDS weighted at 35% assessing learning outcome 1 and 3
A Presentation weighted at 30% will assess learning outcome 2 and 3.
A Feature length script weighted at 35% assessing learning outcome 1
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.