A PORTFOLIO (50%). Learning Outcomes 1-6. This portfolio may include: short film production (paired or group); supporting documentation: production file, test shoots, PVN; Peer critique/reflective report, critical analysis and evaluation.

2ND PORTFOLIO (50%). Learning Outcomes 1-6. This portfolio may include a further short film production building upon the first portfolio; supporting documentation, production file, test shoots, PVN; Peer critique/reflective report, critical analysis and evaluative assignment; Technical and craft skills monitoring; Evaluation of the learning experience; Industry and course crewing online blog; Individual film proposals. Final piece.

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in film making. You will be building on your understanding of the pre-production, production and post-production elements from Level 4, with particular reference to the importance of research, visual composition and audio production. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work in individual and groups to produce short film(s). There will be technical demonstrations, exercises and workshop instruction. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching and practicing film production. Technical skills include the production of sound and vision sequences, which will involve recording, editing and mixing. Research skills include using the library and the internet. Visual and verbal skills will be developed through practice in small group seminars and the beginning of an ideas/concept book. An emphasis will be placed on group communication and a range of team building exercises will be implemented.

Also in the module you will be given individual assessment elements such as an individual film proposal and online blog to cover industry research and crewing that has been undertaken. The significance of these assessments documents to research the wider industry in preparation for future employment and to encourage collaboration between all three years of filmmaking on the FTVRS course.

This module aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of the full production process from concept to post production and the importance of collaboration, teamwork and time management. You will develop the advanced production skills required in camera, sound and editing and the interdisciplinary skills of communication, organisation and planning, which are vital to a successful film.

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
-Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)
-Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning
-This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and or website support.
-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
-Teamwork
-Blackboard
-Independent Study in support

Media Centre facilities and resources
Thompson Library facilities: web, computer access, printing facilities.
The Blackboard VLE will be available
Screening and viewing facilities
On-line/digital software
Notebook/word-processing facilities

Cook, B. (2016) The Art of Short Form Content, London: Focal.
Ellis, J. (2012) Documentary, London: Routledge.
Figgis, M. (2014) Digital Film-making, London: Faber & Faber.
Rabiger, M. et. al. (2013) Directing, London: Focal.
Rabiger, M. (2014) Directing the Documentary, London: Focal.
Rooney, B. & Belli, M. (2011) Directors Tell the Story, London: Focal.
Thirkell, R. (2010) C.O.N.F.L.I.C.T., London: Methuen Drama.
Willett, A. (2013) Media Production, London: Routledge.

Please see the module handbook for a full listing of reading texts.

1. EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY YOUR AWARENESSES OF FILM DOCUMENTARY/DRAMA FORMS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A COHERENT AND PROFESSIONAL PITCH.
[Learning]

2. CARRY OUT TARGETED RESEARCH FOR A DOCUMENTARY/DRAMA PROJECT WITHIN A LIMITED TIME FRAME AND CRITICALLY APPRAISE ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES FOR FULFILLING A PARTICULAR BRIEF. [Enquiry]

3. NEGOTIATE AND PLAN THE PRE-PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION STAGES OF A DOCUMENTARY/DRAMA PROJECT AND ADAPT YOUR RESEARCH TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF YOUR VIEWING AUDIENCE(S). ALSO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO RESOLVE THE COMPLEX PROBLEMS THAT ARISE THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION PROCESSES.
[Problem Solving]

4. NEGOTIATE YOUR ROLE IN A SMALL CREATIVE TEAM AND IDENTIFY YOUR OWN STRENGTHS IN THE SITUATION. ADAPT YOUR BEHAVIOUR TO SUIT YOUR PRODUCTION ROLE SO THAT YOU ENHANCE THE PRODUCTIVENESS OF THE GROUP.
[Collaborative Working]

5. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND PRACTICES CHARACTERISTIC OF DOCUMENTARIES/DRAMAS AND TO CREATIVELY APPLY THE SKILLS OF HANDLING ALL EQUIPMENT SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY TO PRODUCE A NON-FICTION FILM/PROGRAMME.
[Practical and Professional]

6. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON THE PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION PROCESSES OF PRODUCING A DOCUMENTARY/DRAMA. EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF KEY PRACTICAL DECISIONS THAT ARE EVIDENT IN THE FINISHED FILM AND HOW THEY RELATE TO VIEWING AUDIENCE(S) AND INDUSTRY PRODUCTION CONTEXTS.
[Reflection]

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in film making. You will be building on your understanding of the pre-production, production and post-production elements from Level 4, with particular reference to the importance of research, visual composition and audio production. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work in individual and groups to produce short film(s). There will be technical demonstrations, exercises and workshop instruction. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching and practicing film production. Technical skills include the production of sound and vision sequences, which will involve recording, editing and mixing. Research skills include using the library and the internet. Visual and verbal skills will be developed through practice in small group seminars and the beginning of an ideas/concept book. An emphasis will be placed on group communication and a range of team building exercises will be implemented.