100% Course work that includes the following elements:

-Short group film production and production file
-5 min script and preparation material
-Peer critiques and reflections, analysis and evaluations
-Includes technical and craft skills monitoring and tests
-A4 evaluation of learning experience on module.

[Learning Outcomes 1-6]

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in specific genres of film/programme making. (Non-fiction and drama) You will be given an overview of the genres and practice elements of pre-production, production and post-production. You will be involved in a number of practical exercises and work in groups and individually to produce short `genre-specific' film/s / programme/s. (Non-fiction production and drama scriptwriting) You will explore the techniques and values of film/s/programme/s production. You will study the content and style of specific film/programme genres.

There will be a number of technical demonstrations in sound and video recording, editing and mixing. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching and practicing production and this will require working individually and in teams. (Exploring specific job roles in a production and developing individual skills as a scriptwriter)

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in film making and the requirement of specific creative job roles and collaboration from concept to post production. You will further 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/programme and the individual skills required of a scriptwriter.

34% Scheduled Learning and teaching activities
66% Guided Independent study
0% Placement/study abroad

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
-1 week Residential field trip shooting week
-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
-Peer Advisor meetings
-Teamwork
-Blackboard
-Independent Study in support of your project work
-Independent research and entrance into National film festivals and competitions.

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 / scriptwriting software

Specific Key text details relating to the requirements of this module will be distributed in the module handbook.