Filmmaking (Visiting Students) - TFT00021I
- Department: Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
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Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2024-25
Related modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- To provide an inter-disciplinary course structure in which students explore all stages of the film creation process
- To provide a comprehensive grounding in the application of picture and sound technologies and production methods in the film production process
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of crew members and their position within the overall film production framework
- Demonstrate an ability to develop, refine and present film program concepts in both written and visual form
- Demonstrate an ability to analyse story and script requirements to develop an effective production strategy
- Demonstrate an ability to prepare for and manage film pre-production including script development
Module content
Identifying suitable stories for film; developing the story concept; presenting the story concept and pitching; refining story and creating script
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 30 |
| Essay/coursework | 70 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 30 |
| Essay/coursework | 70 |
Module feedback
Students will receive written feedback on all assessments and reassessments.
Indicative reading
- Quinn, E & Counihan, J ‘The Pitch’ Faber and Faber, 2006, ISBN: 0-571-227414
- Katz, Steven, ‘Film Directing Shot by Shot’ Michael Wiese Productions, 1991, ISBN 0-941188-10-8
- Proferes, N ‘Film Directing Fundamentals’, 3rd edition, Focal Press, 2008, ISBN 0-240-809408
- Wyatt, H and Amyes, T ‘Audio Post Production for Television and Film: An introduction to technology and techniques’, Focal Press, 2003, ISBN 0-240-51947-7
- Yewdall, D.L., ‘Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound’ Focal Press, 2003, ISBN 0-240-80525-9