A PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%. A 2ND PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%.

The PORTFOLIOS (Semester 1 and 2) may include: two short group film productions (1 location film, 1 drama techniques) and pre-production materials, technical instruction, Personal Visual Notebook (PVN), analytical film essay (with illustrations, a bibliography and will follow academic conventions), evaluation of learning experience on module.
Learning Outcomes 1-6.

The FILM PRACTICE element of the module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in film making. You will be given an overview of the pre-production, production and post-production elements, with particular reference to the importance of ideas and subject research, visual composition and audio production. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work individually and in groups to produce a short film. There will be technical demonstrations, exercises and workshop instructions. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching and practicing film making, shooting sequences and editing; sound recording and mixing. Your visual awareness and communication skills will be developed through group sessions and the beginning of a Personal Visual Notebook (PVN). An emphasis will be placed on group communication and a range of team building exercises will be implemented. This element aims to provide you with an understanding and overview of the full production process from concept to post production and the importance of collaboration and teamwork. You will develop the basic production skills required in camera, sound and editing and the interdisciplinary skills of communication, organisation and planning, which are vital to a successful film.

The FILM ANALYSIS element introduces you to the skills needed to research, evaluate, contextualise and present information; skills on which the professional practice of film now depend. You will be introduced to resources from both within and outside the University, which will enable you to gather information. You will learn the conventions employed to organise information, and explore some of the techniques and technologies now used to present information in written, verbal and visual forms. The emphasis is very much on acquiring skills through practice to research as a means of gathering information to gain knowledge and expertise, which can inform your creative decision-making and intellectual independent thought process. Research skills include using the extensive library facilities. This will include analysing a number of feature films and short film formats to discuss and deconstruct the filmic elements such as narrative, characterisation, cinematography, genre, sound design and editing. This element aims to provide you with an understanding of critical reflection and analysis and to introduce you to the skills required for reflective evaluation and essay writing, thus fostering an ability to provide an intellectual/intelligent verbal and written argument.

FILM PRACTICE/ANALYSIS
32% Scheduled Learning and teaching activities
68% Guided Independent study
0% Placement/study abroad

Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities
-Technical Instruction and workshop to practice film skills
-Film craft sessions on creative film skills
-Risk Assessment, health and safety, media centre operation
-Academic Lectures / screening of short films and Feature films
-Residential field trip shooting on location
-Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)
-Library induction to extensive research facilities, academic study skills
-This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and or website support.

Guided Independent Study Activities:
-Independent practice
-Research
-Group team meetings
-Personal development planning
-Teamwork
-Blackboard application
-Independent Study and Research in support of your project work

FILM PRACTICE
Media centre facilities and resources
Thompson Library facilities - web, computer access, printing facilities.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available
Film Theatre screening and viewing facilities
On-line / digital software

FILM ANALYSIS
Thompson Library facilities - web, computer access, printing facilities.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available
Film Theatre screening and viewing facilities
Art & Design materials
A5 notebook / word-processing facilities
On-line software tutorials

Benyahia, S. C. & Mortimer, C. (2013) Doing Film Studies, London: Routledge.
Jones, C. & Jolliffe, G. (2006) The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, London: Continuum.
Jones, C. et. al. (2010) The Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook, London: Continuum.
Nelmes, J. (2012) Introduction to Film Studies, London: Routledge.
Rabiger, M. et al. (2013) Directing, Oxford: Focal.
Villarejo, A. (2013) Film Studies, London: Routledge.

1. IDENTIFY AND EXPLAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FILM PRODUCTION PROCESS FROM CONCEPT TO SCREEN AND THE FILM ELEMENTS USED IN CINEMA.
[KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING]

2. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND REFLECTION ON CINEMA AND THE WORK OF YOUR PEERS AND YOUR OWN WORK.
[ANALYSIS]

3. UNDERSTAND AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF LEARNING PROCESSES AS A MEANS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENT LEARNING.
[LEARNING]

4. UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORGANISATION AND PLANNING WORK LOADS IN ORDER TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILM MAKING. [PROBLEM SOLVING]

5.WORK HARMONIOUSLY AND EFFICIENTLY WITHIN A TEAM. TO UNDERSTAND THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS, PROBLEMS, AND ACTIONS OF OTHERS AND TO TAKE ON A VARIETY OF JOB ROLES.
[COLLABORATIVE WORKING]

6. APPLY BASIC SKILLS OF RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTATION AND PRODUCTION OF A SHORT FILM AND A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT.
[APPLICATION]

This provides you with an understanding of the production processes involved in film making. You will be given an overview of the pre-production, production and post-production elements, with particular reference to the importance of ideas and subject research, visual composition and sound production. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work both individually and in groups to produce a short film. This will include analysing a number of feature films and short film formats to discuss and deconstruct the filmic elements such as narrative, characterisation, cinematography, genre, sound design and editing. The learning experience will involve you researching and practicing film making, shooting sequences and editing; sound recording and mixing. You will develop the basic production skills required in camera, sound and editing and the interdisciplinary skills of communication, organisation and planning, which are vital to a successful film. The emphasis is very much on acquiring skills through practice to research as a means of gathering information to gain knowledge and expertise, which can inform your creative decision-making and intellectual independent thought process.