PORTFOLIO weighted at 100% assessing all learning outcomes to include:

A critical presentation assessing learning outcome 1 and 4
Practical work assessing learning outcome 2 and 3

This module will provide technical and creative understanding to both theoretical and practical problems associated with filmmaking.

Students will be taught advanced cinematography skills using a range of cutting edge equipment. They will develop an enhanced knowledge of solving problems and practical skillset linked to the production of scenes of the feature film. This could include shooting of action scenes; visual effects scenes, recording of audio for Foley and ADR purposes.

Students will study feature film production, from history, current trends to develop an advanced theory and practice of filmmaking.

You will be expected to attend a series of 12 x 2 hour lectures, workshops and seminars.
Directed reading and learning will be given out after each class with practical tasks.
Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
Advice and guidance will be given by the visiting tutor via visits, email communication

Lectures, library, computing facilities and Internet

Use of Filmmaking software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Avid and FCP, Scriptwriting software such as Celtx

Film Production Equipment available from the resource centre in the School of Film Sound and Vision

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Mascelli, J.V., 1998. FIVE C’S OF CINEMATOGRAPHY: Motion Pictures Filming Techniques, 1st Silman-James Press Ed edition. ed. SILMAN-JAMES PRESS, Los Angeles.
Sijll, J.V., 2005. Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know, 2nd Edition edition. ed. Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA.
Ascher, S., Pincus, E., 2013. Filmmaker’s Handbook 2013 Edition, The, 4th edition. ed. PLUME, New York, New York.
Figgis, M., 2014. Digital Film-making Revised Edition, Main edition. ed. Faber & Faber, Harlow.
Katz, S., 1991. Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen. Focal Press / Michael Wiese, Studio City, CA.
Kenworthy, C., 2013. Master Shots Vol 3: The Director’s Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie. Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA.
Patz, D.S., 2011. Film Production Management 101: Management and Coordination in a Digital Age, 2nd Revised edition edition. ed. Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA.
Weston, J., 1999. Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television. Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA.

1. RESEARCH AND ANALYSE SOLUTIONS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICES IN RELATION TO FEATURE FILM PRODUCTION
[Analysis; Enquiry]

2. DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL EXPERIMENTS RELATING TO FILM PRODUCTION.
[Problem Solving]

3. DEMONSTRATE DETAILED PRODUCTION TESTING AND EXPERIMENTATION OF FILM PRODUCTION BASED CHALLENGES
[Application]

4. PRESENT THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DEMONSTRATING CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY MEDIA PRACTICE
[Communication; Knowledge and Understanding]