FV2S50 - Filmmaking 3: Experimentation 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV2S50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Filmmaking 3: Experimentation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Sudlow, Deirdre Russell | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Cowan, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100441 - film production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• Gain in depth understanding of exemplary works through the analysis of the techniques and aesthetics of professionally produced cinematic outputs.
• Confidently experiment with techniques and methods of filmmaking with the focused intention of expressing a viewpoint.
• Develop team work relatability and cohesion in undertaking intellectual and creative group tasks.
Content Summary
The purpose of this module is to provide the opportunity for students to develop their understanding of film as both a medium of philosophical expression and entertainment. Through close study of specified films/filmmakers and hands-on practical experimentation students will develop their audio- visual communication skills as film thinkers and filmmakers. Lectures and workshops will cover the analysis of the films chosen as case-studies to in form the production of film sequences. In the first part of the module students will analyse different ways in which a film production is critically evaluated as ‘distinctive’,conceptually, formally and aesthetically.
Students will explore ways of utilising audio-visual media to communicate a specific philosophical point of view, and will explore ways of utilising audio-visual media to communicate a specific philosophical point of view
As such this module encourages developing and experimenting with technical crafts in picture and sound. Students can choose fiction, documentary or a hybrid base for their film. Their individual folder will be heavily weighted in their research for their technical and storytelling experiments and their individual craft development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 75 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain how, through the combination of moving images, sounds and words, films effectively communicate meanings and express a philosophical outlook. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse film texts and develop the ability to integrate theory into practice through engagement with research and practical work. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | An individual portfolio of experimental tasks, alongside research and development related to their individual craft role. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |