A PORTFOLIO (50%). Learning Outcomes 1-7.

2ND PORTFOLIO (50%). Learning Outcomes 1-7. Final piece.

These Portfolios may include: short individually produced film productions; Supporting documentation: production file, test shoots and PVN; Peer critiques and reflections, analysis and evaluations; Technical and craft skills monitoring and tests; Evaluation of learning experience

This module aims to provide you with a deeper level of 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 5, with particular reference to the importance of research, visual composition and audio production on an individual basis. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work in individual 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.

Also in the module you will be given individual assessment elements such as a pitch presentation 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 of your project work
-Independent research.

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

Bowen, C. J. and Thompson, R. (2013) Grammar of the Shot, Oxon: Focal.
Bowen, C. J. and Thompson, R. (2013) Grammar of the Edit, Oxon: Focal.
Chapman, J. (2007) Documentary in Practice, Cambridge: Polity.
Dancyger, K. (2013) The Technique of Film and Video Editing, Oxon: Focal.
Edgar, R. et al (2015) The Language of Film, London: Bloomsbury.
Elsaesser, T. and Hagener, M. (2010) Film Theory: An Introduction Through the Senses, London: Routledge.
Jones, C. and Jolliffe, G. (2006) The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, London: Continuum.
Lewis, I. (2001) How to Make Great Short Feature Films, Oxford: Focal.
Owens, J. (2017) Video Production Handbook, London: Routledge.
Rabiger, M. (2014) Directing the Documentary, London: Focal.
Rea, P W. and Irving, D. K. (2015) Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Oxon: Focal Rosenthal, A. and Eckhardt, N. (2015) Writing, Directing, and Producing Documentary Films and Digital Videos, Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press.
Thurlow, M. and Thurlow, C. (2013) Making Short Films, London: Bloomsbury.

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

1. DEMONSTRATE A COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY IN ITS CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT AND APPLY APPROPRIATE FILM/MEDIA THEORIES TO INFORM FINISHED FILM PRODUCTION(S).
[Knowledge and Understanding; Application]

2. SYNTHESISE YOUR LEARNING AND APPLY IT TO PRACTICAL FILM PRODUCTION PROJECT(S), MANAGE YOUR OWN LEARNING WITH A MINIMUM OF GUIDANCE AND DEMONSTRATION INTELLECTUAL OPENNESS AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE ONGOING PROCESS OF LEARNING, REVIEWING PERSONAL SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE FOR CAREER APPLICATIONS.
[Learning; Reflection]

3. PLAN AND EVALUATE SUSTAINED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATELY TARGETED TO FULFIL A PARTICULAR BRIEF WITHIN A GIVEN TIMEFRAME, TO COMMUNICATE WITH AN IDENTIFIED AUDIENCE AND EXPLOITING THE STRENGTHS OF THE FILM MEDIUM.
[Enquiry]

4. INTEGRATE ANALYSIS OF FILM PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES WITH CURRENT MAJOR DEBATES, AND COMPARE AND EVALUATECOMPETING IDEAS AND CONCEPTS USING LOGICAL AND SUPPORTED ARGUMENT.
[Analysis]

5. WORK PRODUCTIVELY IN A GROUP TO INITIATE, PLAN AND SELF-MANAGE A SUSTAINED PROJECT, INCORPORATING RESEARCH INDIVIDUALLY AND IN A GROUP SETTING, WITH SELF AWARENESS OF YOUR OWN ROLE AND TO LISTEN AND RESPOND CONSTRUCTIVELY TO CONTRIBUTIONS BY USING ADVICE AND FEEDBACK CONSTRUCTIVELY .
[Problem Solving; Collaborative Working]

6. COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY THROUGH A RANGE OF WRITTEN METHODS AND STYLES, SUITABLE FOR ACADEMIC AND MEDIA APPLICATIONS. COMMUNICATE CONFIDENTLY AND WITH SELF AWARENESS IN INTERPERSONAL SETTINGS. USE IT SKILLS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SELECTIVELY AND APPROPRIATELY.
[Communication]

7. DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED COMPETENCY IN THE SKILLS OF HANDLING EQUIPMENT SAFELY, RESPONSIBLY AND TO CREATIVE EFFECT IN THE ACQUISITION OF IMAGES AND SOUND AND THEIR MANIPULATION IN POST-PRODUCTION, AND/OR DEMONSTRATE A DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND PRACTICES OF THE FILM OR CREATIVE VISUAL INDUSTRIES.
[Practical and Professional]

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.