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Business of Production & Postproduction (MACCI option) - TFT00085M

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  • Department: Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
  • Module co-ordinator: Miss Lorianne Hall
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24

Module summary

Through lecture sessions, masterclasses and workshops with working professionals and sector experts, you will gain an advanced understanding of the business of film and television and its production and post production workflows, and you will develop your own business skills and insights through researching case studies in production and / or post production strategies.

Related modules

It is expected that students opting for this module will have some experience of film or TV production at UG level, or that they will have determined that production or production management are likely career paths.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

To provide you with a realistic and up-to-date picture of the film and television industry including the development, financing and distribution of projects.

To provide you with an understanding of the business aspects of production and postproduction, and their relationship to the film and television industry.

To develop a range of personal skills to enhance your ability to market yourself and gain employment in a competitive marketplace.

To enhance and develop public speaking skills including pitching and client relations.

To develop and refine planning and research skills whereby you can devise strategies and workflows for managing successful production or post production projects.

Module learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module you are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the business and processes of film and television production and post production.
Demonstrate an understanding of the postproduction industry including the nature of day-to-day operations, business environment, client procurement and retention, staffing and legal issues.
Demonstrate personal communication and marketing skills including pitching, client relationship techniques and proposal and business plan writing.

Demostrate a capacity to research, plan and articulate production and / or post production workflows based on real world costings, schedules and facilities.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 80
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Pitch Presentation		 N/A 20

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

Formative work is embedded in lectures and discussions.

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 80
Oral presentation/seminar/exam
Pitch Presentation		 N/A 20

Module feedback

You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.

Indicative reading

SUGGESTED READING:

Litwak, M. (2002) Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts, 2nd Ed. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.

Raugust, M. (2004) The Animation Business Handbook. New York: St. Martin s Press.

Levison, L. (2003) Filmmakers and Financing. Amsterdam and New York: Focal Press.

Clark, B. & Spohr, S. (2002) Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film: Managing the Process, 2nd Ed. Amsterdam and London: Focal Press.

Donaldson, M. (2003) Clearance and Copyright: Everything the Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.

Wagstaff, S. & Derakhshani, D. (2004) Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People. San Francicso, CA and London: Maya Press/Sybex.

Quinn, E. & Counihan, J. (2006) The Pitch. London: Faber and Faber. Adcock, D et al. (2004) Marketing Principles. London: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.

GENERAL RESOURCES:

Skillset (UK Media related activities): http://www.skillset.org

TRADE PUBLICATIONS FOR THE BUSINESS OF FILM AND TV:

The Numbers (film business): http://www.the-numbers.com/

Broadcast (UK TV business): http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/

Screen (UK Film business): http://www.screendaily.com/

Hollywood Reporter (Hollywood and International): http://www.hollywoodreporter.com

Variety (Hollywood and International): http://www.variety.com/

Internet Movie Database Pro (Hollywood and International): http://www.imdb.com/

Ofcom (UK TV statistics): http://www.ofcom.org.uk/


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.