This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the production process involved in film/programme making. You will be given an overview of the pre-production, production and post-production elements, 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 groups to produce short film/s/programme/s.

There will be a significant number of technical demonstrations, exercises and workshop instruction. The learning experience will involve you extensively in researching and practicing film/programme production. Technical skills include the production of sound and vision sequences. These sequences 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

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the full production process from concept to post production and the importance of collaboration and teamwork. You will 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.

31.3% Scheduled Learning and teaching activities
68.7% 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.

Filmbase Resource Centre, Dublin Business School

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

100% Course work that includes the following elements:

-2 Short group film productions and pre-production material
-Peer critiques and reflections, analysis and evaluations
-Includes technical and craft skills monitoring and tests
-A4 evaluation of learning experience on module.

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