BJ3S25 - Major Project Development Package 10 Mar 2016 - 11 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BJ3S25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Major Project Development Package | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Appleby | ||
| Module Team: | Heledd Hardy, Vivian Mainwaring, Mandy Carpenter, Paul Appleby, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100443 - media production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 10 Mar 2016 |
| Valid To | 11 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide an opportunity for students to engage in diverse research and pre-production practices in order to create a project proposal that can stand up to industry scrutiny.
To develop an appreciation of budgetary and logistical limitations including the legal aspects of copyright protected material and the creation of original intellectual Property (IP).
To develop in the student an appreciation of potential market places and to consolidate their experimentation in media production with the aim of creating an original, coherent and imaginative piece of work within this context.
Content Summary
The Major Project Development Package module provides the intellectual space at Level Six in which students are able to undertake further research into an area of personal interest that will support the development of a final artefact.
Students will be encouraged to create a professional proposal document which exhibits the ambition of the major project they hope to undertake. Some of the elements of this proposal document could include:
1. Ideas development, research including appreciation of genre, industry and audience expectations;
2. Creation of the project ‘bible’ to include aural and visual concepts; layout designs; art direction etc.
3. If appropriate, a script proposal, synopsis, treatment, full character profiles and drafts and final script;
4. Written Pitch document.
5. Proposed production schedule and budget (using industry standard software) for full duration of the project;
6. Creative, technical and logistical assessment and plans for all production roles.
7. Pilot/test production artefact; content/duration to be negotiated and agreed with supervising tutor.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 112 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Comprehend the nature of pre-production packages, their ubiquitous use in industry and their use as marketing tools in order to produce work that satisfies professional production methods, industry requirements and meets recognised expectations. |
| LO2 | Articulate the research and development of creative ideas, concepts, designs, and testing within a digital, interactive context. A consideration of ethical and moral concerns in the production of any media will also form part of the development of the creative idea and its manifestations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Critical Reflection - Pitch concept and pilot artefact, critically referring to online portfolio. | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Project Proposal - Create an aspirational, professional-looking pre-production package and pilot artefact, as appropriate to the chosen idea | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |