You will be introduced to workshop skills, and work through a series of exercises on camera/sound recording/editing and post production. You will be working as part of a team and cover the general/specialist studio workshop Health and Safety training.

You will 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 the investigation of personal ideas through analytical and observational study of `life experiences and reality' and develop creative visual/textual ideas which will be supported by intensive research.

It is intended that you develop a written description of and a schedule for your programme which 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 that you are studying.

Your programme must be approved following discussions between yourself and your supervising tutor who will discuss resource implications and determine whether they can be realistically met. The programme will result in a substantial body of work representing a minimum of 300 hours in semester 1 and involve at least one film proposal and possibly up to 4 substantive and significant film production exercises.

These learning strategies will occupy your time:

Negotiation with staff over the initiation and development of an appropriate programme of work. Negotiations should ensure that the programme can be resourced and will meet the learning outcomes of the module.
Preparation for participation in National/International film festivals/competitions if appropriate
Subject specific studio and/or subject specific media workshop Health and Safety training including some specialist subject training.
Reflection, refinement and evaluation of the work in progress and of the completed programme.
Research, ideas generation and problem solving including the exploration of personal ideas via analytical and observational study of `life experiences and reality relevant to the negotiated brief, resulting in the planning and preparation of a production and the execution of a range of technical exercises.
Self-assessment, interim group critiques and tutorials.
Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module.
Students will attend formal lecture sessions. Students will be involved in independent learning strategies with adequate supervision from tutors and technial staff.

100% coursework including a number of negotiated and aggregated components encompassing the learning outcomes and resulting in a final holistic grade

Assessment activity:
Short production exercises using sound and vision: [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10]
Production File & Project proposal: [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10]
Compositional reference book: [Learning Outcomes 4,6,8,9,10]
Ideas and concept book: [Learning Outcomes 4,6,8,9,10]
Presentation: [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6,8,9]


To achieve a pass grade in this module you must have completed and submitted your programme on time and all the associated artefacts identified above, with all preparatory and final work approaching professional standards and illustrating a considered choice of topic and use of appropriate skills and/or techniques.

The assessment will be conducted by a panel of two tutors including the respective award manager/subject leader and your project supervisor (if not the award manager/subject leader). This assessment will normally last circa 20 minutes including the student's presentation of their project[s] and any questions from the assessors.

The panel will consider the production and presentation of your work as detailed in the documentation supplied by you in support of your programme of study. A single assessment grade will result, the panel having taken a holistic view of the student?s achievements.

Subject specific media studio[s]
Subject specific media workshop[s]
Specialist computing facilities
Tutorial Rooms
Slide Library
Design Study Collection
Video/DVD collection
Media Centre production and post production 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 - and the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios which will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.

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.

Recommended texts
A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the history and process of film production should be employed as negotiated with your supervisor - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.

Developing Story Ideas, (2000), Rabiger, Michael, Focal Press.
Directing the Documentary, (2004), Rabiger, Michael, Focal Press.
Directing - Film Techniques & Aesthetics, (1997), Rabiger, Michael, Focal Press.
Film Directing - shot by shot, Katz, Steven D., (1991), Michael Wise Productions
The Guerrilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint, (2003), Jones, Chris, Continuum Books.
Writing the short film, (200), Cooper, Pat & Dancyger, Ken, Focal Press.
Writing short films-structure & content for screenwriters, (1997), Cowgill, Linda, Lone Eagle Publications.
First Cut-Conversations with Film Editors, (1992), Oldham, Gabriella, Univ. of California Press.
How to Make Great Short Feature Films - The Making of Ghosthunter, (2001), Lewis, Ian, Focal Press.
The Independent film & videomaker's guide, (1998), Wiese, Michael, Studio City Micheal Wiese Productions.
A History of Experimental Film & Video, (1991), Rees, Al, BFI Publishing
Documentary - A history of non-fiction film, (1974), Barnouw, Erik, O.U.P.
Lights, Camera, Action, (2000), Lang, Josephine, BFI Publishing.