100% Coursework that includes the following elements:

-Individual film and presentation to staff and peers
-Individual Pre-Production file & PVN
-External Liaison / Crewing log (Peer critiques and reflections, analysis and evaluations)
-A4 evaluation of learning experience on module.

Students will study either Media/Film Production, Experimental Film Production or Advertising and Commercial Film Production

[Learning Outcomes 1-10]

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to produce relevant research, planning, scheduling and pre-production work for a range of film/programme ideas, in readiness for production. You will formulate your 'personal development plan' in relation to your chosen career pathway and produce a negotiated programme of study as an independent film/programme maker.
You are expected to consolidate the knowledge, skills and experience gained during previous levels of your award, refining your working methods and adopting a professional and competitive approach. You will devise a personal programme of study that demonstrates and exploits the knowledge and experience you have acquired and developed. Normally, you will be expected to participate in entering national competitions and festivals

You will exploit the analysis methods, including visual analysis, developed in earlier modules, now focusing on a range of negotiated projects, being aware of the direction your work is taking. You will continue to carry out research, generate ideas and solve problems - all of which must be intellectually challenging and demanding. It is expected that your programme of study will be underpinned by a strong emphasis on the development of personal ideas through analytical and observational methods. You are expected to identify the internal and external expertise and specialist individuals you require to improve the standard and quality of film making in readiness to enter your film into relevant film festivals. It is intended that you develop a written description of and a schedule for your programme that must include a period of time for reflection and refinement. You will be encouraged to continually review and evaluate your progress, being able to respond to as well as initiate further ideas, being specific about concepts as opposed to definitive outcomes at this stage. In evaluating your own work you may submit interim project proposals as you develop your individual style and/or interests and expertise within the broad area of film/programme production.

Your programme must be approved following discussions between yourself and your supervising tutor that will include its resource implications and if they can be realistically met and exceptionally may involve the external examiner.

17.8% Scheduled Learning and teaching activities
82.2% 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 / supervisor meetings
-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 and International film festivals and competitions.

Media centre 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

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

1. EXPRESS DETAILED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF KEY ASPECTS OF THE FILM PRODUCTION DISCIPLINE WITH REFERENCE TO HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES AND THEIR THEORETICAL CULTURAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTS AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE VIA PRE-PRODUCTION WORK FOR THE DISCIPLINES OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Knowledge & Understanding

2. UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE AND EXPRESS A SENSE OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING VIA RESEARCH AND PRO-ACTIVE APPROACH TO STUDY, APPLYING NEW KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS THE EXPERIENCE OF MAKING FILMS/PROGRAMMES IN THE DISCIPLINES OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Learning

3. SELECT AND USE APPROPRIATE RESEARCH METHODS OF ENQUIRY TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF YOUR FILM-MAKING. TO ANALYSIS RESULTS AND FORMULATE CONCLUSIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-INITIATED FILM PROJECT FOR THE DISCIPLINES OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/ EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Enquiry

4. FORM CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PRACTICES AND PRODUCTS OF YOUR OWN WORK AND THAT OF OTHERS IN LIGHT OF CURRENT DEBATES AND TO FORMULATE A PERSONAL POSITION WITHIN THE CONTEMPORARY CONTEXTS OF THE DISCIPLINES OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/ EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Analysis

5. IDENTIFY AND ANTICIPATE FILM PRODUCTION PROBLEMS BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES AND TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE AND APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS BY EFFECTIVE PLANNING, PREPARATION AND ORGANISATION IN A SUSTAINED METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Problem Solving

6. COMMUNICATE WITH A WIDE SPECTRUM OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SPECIALISTS AS A MEANS OF ADVANCING THE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF THE PRODUCTION SKILLS AND COMMUNICATE THIS COLLABORATION THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Communication

7. PRODUCE A HIGHER STANDARD OF QUALITY TO THE PRODUCTION VALUE OF YOUR FILM THROUGH THE CONCEPT, TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE CRAFT SKILLS AND AUDIENCE UNDERSTANDING, AS EVIDENCED IN THE PRODUCTION OF EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Application

8. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE CREATIVE, TECHNICAL AND LOGISTICAL DECISIONS MADE IN A SPECIFIC FILM PRODUCTION AND ANALYSE THE PROGRAMMES STRENGTHS AND ISSUES. TO SHOW SELF INITIATIVE, AUTONOMY AND SELF DIRECTION IN APPLYING A REFLECTIVE VIEW ON YOUR OWN WORK FROM EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Reflection

9. ANALYSE APPROPRIATE USE OF SOUND AND VISION, SEQUENCING, STRUCTURE AND PACE IN FILM PRODUCTION AND TO APPLY UNDERSTANDING AND REFERENCING IN YOUR OWN WORK BE IT EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Visual Analysis

10. WORK WITH OTHER PEOPLE, CREWING FOR PEERS, ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP THROUGH DIRECTOR/PRODUCER ROLES AND SPECIFIC CREW RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH PRODUCTION JOB ROLES, RECOGNISING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES FROM YOUR WORK ON EITHER MEDIA/FILM PRODUCTION/EXPERIMENTAL FILM PRODUCTION/ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION.
Working With Others