This module integrates practical production skills developping in other modules. You will complete a interactive streaming media artifact in teams. The assignment work focuses on the art of documentary filmmaking, using and creating spoken word, sound and moving imagery as separate, but integrated elements of the narrative. An essential part of the module is team-work; working with colleagues, and subject(s)

You will work on:
+ a main assignment as a group, defining specific task for team-members, but sharing team roles. Project work will be developed and refined through pooled analysis of pre-production research and development, and of production work in progress.
+ a log-file of pre-production work, production stills, and stills from "rushes" noting and assessing success and possible improvements

You will attend and participate in lectures, seminars and events covering;
+ an overview of the filmmaking terms and methodologies and documentation
+ an overview of the roles of a documentary production team
+ analysis of examples of examples of the genre and outline of current standards and practices

100% coursework

1. You will asked to produce a log-file of your progress on your tasks in the main assignment and reviews of others work.

The contents of log-files (digital and printed) will be:
+ a production file - showing good use of your own and your teams understanding and skill in digital filmmaking though task management and allocation
+ annotating your team's pooled analysis of your own work, and outlining current and projected production schedules
+ production stills annotated with key production issues that arose during the shoots -- eg what went right, what went wrong, who was there,
+ screen-grabs of "rushes" noting and assessing success and possible improvements to composition, lighting, quality and content
+ outline of editing sequences related to initial storyboards
+ finished production edit(s) and prototype interactive artifact
+ highlighted and annotated tutorial/lecture/demonstration notes, indicating passages relevant to work in progress

A single assessment grade will take an holistic view of the student?s achievements.

The module is based documentary video production

The learning activity centres on development of a interactive streaming media documentary, which covers events spread over a period of time.

1. Production of assignment work focused on telling a subjects' story(s) in a clear and interesting way using standard filmmaking techniques,
methodologies and concepts
2. Attending and participating in lectures, seminars and events covering;
3. Participation in initial and interim seminars to monitor progress and understanding and background development as presented in your own and
other log-files

Access to bookable studio space and lecture/seminar room with blackout and digital presentation hardware.
Access to digital storage
Computer workshop facilities and appropriate software
Slide Library
Design Study Collection

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.

Grammar of the Shoot by Roy Thompson Focal Press 1998 ISBN: 0240513983
In the Blink of an Eye, W Murch, F Coppola, Silman-James Press 2001, ISBN: 1879505622
Cinematography Peter Ettedgui Focal Press; ISBN: 0240803825
The Visual Story: Seeing the Structure of Film, B Block Focal Press 2001 ISBN: 0240804678
Design without Boundaries:Rick Poynor , Booth-Clibborn Editions 1998, ISBN:186154006

books available online - http://ard-172-174.staffs.ac.uk/staff/colin/uploaded/UsefulDocuments/ebooks.htm
http://ard-172-174.staffs.ac.uk/staff/colin/uploaded/UsefulDocuments/recommendedSites.htm

A range of books, subject-specific periodicals and journals, newspaper and other related articles, as well as texts relating to the design process and the promotion of design relevant to your course of study should be employed as negotiated with the module manager - together with any subject-specific visual, audio or audio-visual evidence to support your work.

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.