A portfolio weighted at 100%, assessing all learning outcomes and comprising of:

A portfolio of preproduction tasks assessing learning outcome 1 and 2
Multiple group presentations will assess learning outcome 2, 3 and 4.

In this module you will learn to write, develop and edit a feature length script,
including pre-production planning, digital feature film budgeting, a shooting script and other associated pre-production planning documents. To get the feature film off the ground and into production there is a long range of complex planning tasks, which are delivered through a series of workshops and lectures from tutors and industry practitioners.

Filmmaking is 80% planning, business and marketing and about 20% production. This module develops a professional approach to the business and planning to make your film a success. Through a range of lessons covering structures of film crews, storyboarding, developing casting sessions, shooting scripts that work, scheduling and budgeting you will gain an advanced insight into this vital and complex process.

You will be expected to attend a series lectures, workshops and seminars.
Directed reading and learning will be given out after each class with practical tasks.

You will be expected to attend a series of seminars and one to one meetings with your supervisor. This forms part of the learning which will be mainly governed by the close working relationships of you and your film crew.
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.

Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities
-Technical Instruction and workshop film production skills
-Film craft sessions on creative production skills
-Risk Assessment, health and safety, media centre operation
-Academic Lectures / screening of short films / supervisor meetings
-Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)
-Independent Study in support of your project work
-Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning
-You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities

Guided Independent Study Activities:
-Independent practice
-Research
-Group/Crew meeting
-Personal development planning
-Film Production, project work and skill development
-Peer Advisor meetings
-Teamwork
-Blackboard

Lectures, library, computing facilities and Internet.

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

Dancyger, K., Rush, J., 2013. Alternative Scriptwriting, 5 edition. ed. Routledge, Burlington, MA; Abingdon, Oxon.
Gage, J., 2000. Colour and Meaning: Art, Science and Symbolism, New edition edition. ed. Thames and Hudson Ltd, London, England.
Grove, E., 2013. Raindance Producers’ Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Hart, J., 2007. The Art of the Storyboard, 2nd Edition: A Filmmaker’s Introduction, 2 edition. ed. Focal Press, Amsterdam¿; Boston.
Honthaner, E.L., 2010. The Complete Film Production Handbook, 4 edition. ed. Routledge, Burlington, MA.
Jr, J.J.L., Gillen, A.M., 2010. The Producer’s Business Handbook, 3 edition. ed. Routledge, Burlington, MA.
Ryan, M.A., 2010. Producer to Producer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Low Budget Independent Film Producing. Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA.
Turman, L., 2006. So You Want to be a Producer. Methuen Drama, London.

1. ANALYSE, REFLECT AND EVALUATE FEATURE LENGTH SCRIPTS AND CREATE A SHOOTING SCRIPT AND PRE-PRODUCTION DOCUMENTATION.
[Application; Learning; Reflection]

2. GENERATE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PRE-PRODUCTION ELEMENTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE GLOBAL FILM MARKET INCLUDING PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. [Problem Solving]

3. DEMONSTRATE ORAL, WRITTEN AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TO FIND RESEARCH AND EXPLAIN THROUGH DEBATE COMPLEX AUGMENTS, PROPOSALS AND IDEAS AROUND THE PRODUCTION OF A FEATURE FILM.
[Communication]

4. DEVELOP AN ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF THE PREPARATION, ORGANISATION, SCHEDULING AND MANAGING A BUDGET TO GET A FEATURE FILM OFF THE GROUND.
[Knowledge and Understanding]