PORTFOLIO (100%)
An individual portfolio comprising:
-Proposal and rationale
-Support file of materials demonstrating an intensive investigation related to the body of work submitted including: technical instruction, research and development notes.
- Evidence of practical experimentation in relation to proposal
-A developed resolution to proposal (Film/Print or Written content)
[Learning Outcome 1,2 and 3]

Formative Assessment
Participation in discussions and group work.
Review of work in progress.

The purpose of this module is to allow you to take personal responsibility for a major brief, building on the experience of the whole learning programme. This will enable you to apply and consolidate the knowledge, skills and experience you have gained, in the production of a significant body of work to develop themes, storytelling and/or narrative. You will be encouraged to work independently through negotiation with your tutor to research and generate your ideas then apply ways of working to your own Media practice.

As you will be working on an individual project, personal tutorials will be an important aspect of your learning. In order to align ensure a successful and appropriate outcome, you will also take part in discussions regarding the nature and suitability of the proposal and rationale in relation to your desired academic progression route at level 4.

Independent working is considered to be a reflection of your enthusiasm for the subject rather than 'locking yourself in a room and getting on with it'. Ideas should be brought to the tutorial sessions with a view to discussing possibilities rather than a presentation of set-in-stone concepts. Communication is a key part of idea development and you should consult and 'bounce ideas off' tutors and peers through discussions, research and group critiques. This will enable you to critically refine and improve your practice.

This module of study will result in the production of a substantial body of practical work in the area of your choice (Media, Film, Journalism, Creative Writing, reflecting the specialist award to which you intend to progress). Examples of this could include a short film, title credits for a TV show, a short script, a collection of poetry or news articles exploring a theme.

1. PRODUCE A SUBSTANTIAL BODY OF WORK THAT DEMONSTRATES ABILITY TO GENERATE AND INTERPRET CONCEPTUAL AND/OR THEMATIC IDEAS, AND EVALUATE THEIR APPROPRIATENESS.
Problem Solving
Analysis

2. DEMONSTRATE BOTH APPLICATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS THROUGH USE OF FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY AND/OR CREATIVE WRITTEN CONTENT
Application

3. DEMONSTRATE, THROUGH SUPPORTING MATERIAL, A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW HISTORICAL AND/OR CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE HAS INFLUENCED YOUR WORK.
Knowledge & Understanding
Reflection

Scheduled Teaching and Learning Activities
Introduction to module (2 hours)
Individual tutorials (3 hours)
Career seminars (2 hours)
Group critiques (6 hours)
Workshops, presentations and seminars, to include communication, negotiation and project management (12 hours)
Practical studio workshop support (30 hours)
Studio-based practice (17 hours)
Guided Independent Study
Primary and secondary research (30 hours)
Brief writing and development (10 hours)
Independent planning development (30 hours)
Accessing online Moodle support (8 hours)
Practical development (20hours)
Production (80 hours)
Reflective practice and evaluation (30 hours)
Presentation of work (20 hours)

Classrooms
Computer access / internet access
Appropriate workspace
Digital Camera Equipment
Tripods
Microphones
Post production edit and effects software
Library

Berkun, S. (2005) The Art of Project Management. Boston: O’Reilly Media.
Patz, D.S. (2010) Film production management 101: Management and coordination in a digital age. Baltimore: Michael Wiese.
The Guardian Media Guide (Guardian Media Group, published annually)

Appropriate texts and references will be suggested by staff and students, directly relating to individual projects. Students are expected to utilise the extensive library facilities available within the University and the college.

This module encourages you to take personal responsibility for a major brief, building on the experience of the whole learning programme. This will enable you to apply and consolidate the knowledge, skills and experience you have gained, in the production of a significant body of work to develop themes, storytelling and/or narrative. Alongside personal tutorials, you will be encouraged to work independently through negotiation with your tutor to research and generate your ideas before applying ways of working to your own media practice. As a result, this module provides an opportunity for significant personal creative development.