PORTFOLIO (100%)
An individual portfolio comprising:
-An individual research file and development work reflecting your contribution and participation in set tasks and group work.
-A team production file containing a range of possible creative solutions to a brief including; research, creative development, production paperwork and critical reflection.
-Finished outcome (Film/Print or Written content).
-Team presentation evaluating the success and challenges of the project
[Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3]

Formative Assessment
Participation in discussions and group work throughout the ongoing process.
Review of work in progress

This module provides you with a general introduction to the Foundation Year and to the importance of teamwork and the ability to work with others in order to develop teamwork and communication skills.
Through a short, intensive project group project you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and you will be encouraged to apply skills of visual and oral communication through tutor and student-led activities. You will learn how to effectively develop individual and group creativity, improve effective communication, realise the importance of individual contribution and understand the need to work together. Studio work will be supported by introductory lectures, seminars and demonstrations, each followed by hands-on practical activities. Work in progress will be monitored through group tutorials and critiques.
To extend the learning that takes place in class your will be expected to engage in independent study outside of timetabled sessions.

1. DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO SHARE IDEAS, OBSERVATIONS AND OPINIONS, AND NEGOTIATE EFFECTIVELY WHEN PARTICIPATING IN GROUP ACTIVITIES
Communication

2. USE FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CREATIVE WRITTEN CONTENT TO DOCUMENT WORK AS IT PROGRESSES, RECORDING PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS AND IDEAS IN AN APPROPRIATE FORMAT. Reflection

3. WORK AS A MEMBER OF A TEAM WHEN PROBLEM SOLVING AND GENERATING IDEAS THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF MEDIA OUTCOMES.
Working With Others

Scheduled Teaching and Learning Activities
Introduction to module (2 hours)
Individual tutorials and progress review (1 hour)
Group critiques (3 hours)
Workshops and seminars, to include research, teamwork and reflective practice, an exploration of media roles, presentation techniques and an induction to basic equipment (10 hours)
Practical studio workshops supported group activities (10 hours)
Studio-based group practice (10 hours)
Guided Independent Study
Primary and secondary research (20 hours)
Group planning development (10 hours)
Accessing online Moodle support (10 hours)
Practical development (20 hours)
Production (30 hours)
Reflective practice and evaluation (12 hours)
Presentation of work (12 hours)

Classrooms
Computer access / internet access
Screening facilities
Digital Camera Equipment
Tripods
Microphones
Post production edit and effects software
Moodle
Library

Andersson, B. (2015) The DSLR Filmmaker’s handbook: Real-world production techniques. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Cottrell, S. (2015) Skills for success: Personal development and Employability. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan.
Dewdney, A. and Ride, P. (2013) The digital media handbook. London: Routledge.
Friedmann, A. (2014) Writing for visual media.London: Focal Press.
Roberts-Breslin, J. (2011) Making media: Foundations of sound and image production. Waltham, MA: Taylor & Francis.

This module provides you with a general introduction to the Foundation Year and to the importance of teamwork. Through a short, intensive group project you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and will be encouraged to develop communication skills through tutor and student-led activities. Studio work will be supported by introductory lectures, seminars and demonstrations, each followed by hands-on practical activities. To extend the learning that takes place in class your will be expected to engage in independent study outside of timetabled sessions.