BJ3T11 - Major Media Production Project 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BJ3T11
Module Title: Major Media Production Project
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Film and TV
Faculty Sub Group: Film and TV
Module Leader: Mandy Carpenter
Module Team: Vivian Mainwaring, Paul Appleby, Mandy Carpenter, Gwyneth Moore, Julie Kissick
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 60 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 06 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

To enable the student to plan, develop and complete an agreed body of work with respect to their proposed specialist subject area and role;

To develop professional level media production skills;

To enable the student to work within and appreciate industry based constraints;

To develop in the student self-evaluation skills and responsibility for their learning.

Content Summary

The core activity of this module is based around the production of a body of work, previously devised by a student as part of their Major Project Development Package and realised by a team of students.

Student, specialist lecturer and course leader at the beginning of the module agree the students’ production requirements in a learning agreement contract.

Module content is dependent upon students’ chosen idea, their specialist area and their ambitions in the realisation of the project. The module will afford the student competencies in professionalism within production methodologies and practices, including the quality control of the associated techniques and processes.

This module contains a six-week immersive learning element.

This module will also support your development as a sustainable practitioner via engagement with Albert Sustainable Production Certification. Discussions and tasks will equip you with a demonstrable general understanding of the science of climate change and its impacts. You’ll have the opportunity to identify and articulate the environmental impacts of a production, making reference to a calculated carbon footprint; and you’ll propose solutions to reduce the environmental impact of a production. You’ll also identify strategies that could engage audiences with environmental sustainability.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 36
Practical classes and workshops 36
Independent Study 244
Directed Study 48
Groupwork 200
Seminar 36
Total Hours Selected 600

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Create a body of work that successfully articulates understanding of the principles, practices and processes of the production pipeline.
LO2 Understand the importance of critically reflecting on ideas so that they develop a strong sense of the working methods and practices of an interactive environment.
LO3 Produce work that satisfies professional production methods, industry requirements and meets recognised expectations.
LO4 Conduct professional engagement with working practice, including compliance with related regulations.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 Production of a Media Artefact to a set brief in the format that the student has selected for Portfolio 2; Students to take ‘Notes’ from tutor/client panel and respond, as is industry practice. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Portfolio Portfolio 2 Portfolio evidence of the individual’s role in the production of a student-initiated Final Media Artefact using the Pre-Production and Pilot generated in the Development Package module; Students to take ‘Notes’ from tutor/client panel and respond, as is industry practice. 0 N/A 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Portfolio 1
Portfolio 2

Reading List

Bartlett, J. (2008) Practical Recording Techniques, 5th edn Burlington: Focal Press.

Bermingham, A (2003). Location Lighting for Television. Oxford: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Cury, I. (2011) Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach. London: Focal Press

England, E & Finney, A. (2007). Managing Interactive Media: Project management for Web and Digital media. 4th edtn. Harlow: Addison-Wesley

Gill, L. (2012) Running the Show; the essential guide to being a first assistant director. Oxford: Focal Press.

Holman, T. (2002) Sound for Film and Television. 2nd ed. Oxford: Focal Press.

Loviglio, J & Hilmes, M. (2013). Radio’s New Wave: Global Sound in the Digital Era. London: Taylor & Francis.

Nisbett, A. (2013) Sound Studio: Audio Techniques for Radio, Television, Film and Recording. London: Focal Press

Phillips, A. (2012). A Creator's Guide to Transmedia Storytelling: How to Captivate and Engage Audiences across Multiple Platforms. McGraw Hill

Pratt, A & Nunes, J. (2012). Interactive Design: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of User-Centered Design. Beverly, Mass: Rockport

Rabiger, M. (2004). Directing the Documentary. 5th edn. Boston: Focal Press.

Rizzo, M. (2014). The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television. Abingdon: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Sonnenschein, D. (2001) Sound Design. California: Michael Wiese Productions.

Schafer, D & Salvato, L (2013). Masters of Light: Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers. Berkerley: University of California Press.

Viers, R. (2008) The Sound Effects Bible. California: Michael Wiese Productions.