Technical instruction and workshop demonstrations on how to handle equipment, processes and materials safely and effectively. Health & Safety.
Lectures to the whole group where you will be introduced to the preparation, planning and structure of preproduction material, study via screenings historical and contemporary film/programmes.

Small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials) where you will contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research and your work in progress and receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.
Independent Study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching and documenting your practical project; pre and production work for your project; the production of your film/s/programme/s and the preparation of your work for assessment

Access to the Digital Media Centre re; film/programme production / post production facilities
Specific details of equipment and facilities will be supplied with the module pack.

Specialist computing facilities

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.

Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.

Rabiger, Michael, Developing Story Ideas, 808.23
Parker, Philip, The Art and Science of Screenwriting, 808.23
Cowgill, Linda J, Writing short films-structure & content for screenwriters, 808.23
Cooper, Pat & Dancyger, Ken, Writing the short film, 808.23
Ettedgui, Peter, Cinematography (Screen Craft Series), 778.53
Rabiger, Michael, Directing - Film Techniques & Aesthetics, 791.430233
Lewis, Ian, How to Make Great Short Feature Films - The Making of Chosthunter, 791.4372
Ettedgui, Peter, Production Design & Art Direction (Screen Craft Series), 791.43025

Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack.

Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.

100% coursework comprising production of ideas book/film/s/programme/s & (personal development plan) production files

[Learning Outcomes 1-6] will be continually assessed throughout this module via group seminars, tutorials, formative and summative crits, final contest and presentation of production work and a holistic final grade will be awarded.

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop the production process skills involved in making a short film/programme. You will be given an overview of the pre-production, production and post-production elements, with particular reference to the importance of ideas development, research, concept/theme and style development, use of character and technical direction. You will be involved in a number of exercises and work individually and in groups to produce short film/s/programme/s.

Personal Development Planning will be developed and updated during this module and presented as part of the production files. This module includes a PDP component. It is addressed by students reponding to a questionnaire that assists them in evaluating their successes and identifying areas for continued development, with the context of career planning and/or direction. This process enables them to reflect on their previous experiences and to identify opportunities to maximise the opportunities to highlight their strengths as well as to address any sjkills issued or to resolve any problems with their working practices.

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the importance of preproduction, planning and preparation You will be given an overview of different film/programme styles and techniques related to a specific genre. Topics will include understanding/communicating to audiences; the subject and developing an idea; cause and effect; characterization and motivation; and conflict and resolution in film/programme making. There will be a significant number of technical demonstrations and you will be introduced to a range of production skills and techniques in recording, editing and mixing, with particular emphasis on importance of audio and postproduction.