FV2D02 - Filmmaking 4: Development 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV2D02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Filmmaking 4: Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Sudlow, Margaret Constantas | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Cowan, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | 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 | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• Explore notions of ‘character’ and ‘characterisation’ in film and television production in a global context.
• Examine notions of empathy and representation within film and television content.
• Develop skills in representing and communicating character and characterisation through the construction of an audio/visual project.
• Explore questions of truth in documentary through theoretical and practical perspectives and notions of authenticity in relationship to the audience.
• Examine the context and ethics in which films are produced and their relationship to culture and society, and develop an understanding of these issues in relation to student’s own practice.
• Develop skills in research, writing, and communication; as part of transferable skills necessary in the film and television industries.
Content Summary
This module contains two optional pathways, ‘scripted’ or ‘unscripted’, both of which will require collaborative filmmaking practice in the production of a 6-8-minute short film.
Pathway one features a ‘scripted’ fiction-based project. The emphasis of this option is on characterisation and representation, together with audience identification, engagement and empathy.
Pathway two features an ‘unscripted’ documentary project that will introduce students to some of the issues surrounding film “truths” and their exploration.
A series of practice lectures and craft specialist workshops will help students prepare for each project. Seminars will support the development of their projects, at each stage.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 145 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Articulate a greater understanding of ‘characterisation’ and ‘representation’ within documentary or fiction film and television practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate enhanced technical skills with specific reference to their film project, and individual role. |
| LO3 | Consolidate abilities to work individually and in groups by demonstrating a greater understanding of the complexities and subtleties of researching, planning, shooting and editing a short film production. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Individual. - Students are expected to submit a portfolio of work that consists of: Collaborative Project - A short (5-8min) film, the topic of which is to be agreed with the tutor beforehand. Individual Project - Students are to submit a development portfolio relating to their individual craft role, which will include a ‘Statement of Intent’ analysing and contextualising their approach to the group film. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |