DG3D06 - Major Project for TV and Film 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG3D06
Module Title: Major Project for TV and Film
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Richard Embling
Module Team: Natalie Jones, Emma Marshman, Jeremy Spencer
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100708 - stage design
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

· This module aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to pursue an area of specialism through research and investigation within the TV and Film industry.
• Produce a final realised outcome.

Content Summary

This major project module allows students the opportunity to develop an area of personal interest/specialism in their respective subject areas. Ideas will be developed, and a final realised outcome produced.
Critical analysis skills will be developed appropriate to the level of study for the final evaluation of this project.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 2
Tutorial 1
Project supervision 6
Demonstration 5
Practical classes and workshops 8
Supervised time in studio/workshop 50
Independent Study 300
Directed Study 28
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate the application of specialised research techniques in a suitably rigorous, personal and appropriate research enquiry related to the Major Project.
LO2 Apply advanced specialist research skills and in-depth investigations into a comprehensive brief, involving a suitably challenging theme, context, subject and issues, relevant to the discipline
LO3 Evidence, application of sophisticated specialised skills, working independently, and with sustained accuracy through the production of agreed outcomes at a high standard.
LO4 Conceptualise and present advanced outcome proposals and solutions to a professional level, evaluating and defending them through presentation, reflection, and critical commentary
LO5 Convey a thorough understanding and appreciation of techniques and materials, utilised in the production of sophisticated outcomes for screen

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 A comprehensive portfolio of research, planning and design in preparation for own practical outcome/s. 0 1000 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 1 A developed practical outcome/s based around an individual project proposal. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Synchronous Online Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 15 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Project Output 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

Textbooks
Bacon, M. (1997). No Strings Attached- The Inside Story of Jim Henson’s Creature Workshop. New York: McMillan.

Brooks, N. (2011) Advanced Mouldmaking and Casting. The Crowood Press Ltd
Conway, J. (2004) Make-Up Artistry. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.

Delamar, P. (2003) The Complete Make-Up Artist. London: Thomson

Debreceni,T. (2013). Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen Making and Applying Prosthetics. London:Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2

Falconer, D. Weta. Rice, K.M. (2017) Middle-earth: From Script to Screen: Building the World of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: HarperCollins

Hallgrimsson, B (Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design: Second Edition (Portfolio Skills): Laurence King Publishing

Hart, E. (2013) The Prop Building Guidebook For Theatre, Film, and TV. Focal Press.

Landsdown, H (2019) Digital Modelmaking: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering: Crowood Press

Lowery, A. (2013). Historical Wig Styling: Victorian to the Present. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Lowery, A. (2013) Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s. London: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

Dr. Lan Nguyen, Jana Waru Ririnu. (2010) Makeup is Art. London : Carlton Books Ltd

Peterson, L. (2006) Sculpting a Galaxy-Inside the Star Wars Model Shop. London: Palace Publishing.

Redwood, B. F Schöffer, F. Garret, B (2017) The 3D Printing Handbook: Technologies, Design and Applications: 3D Hubs B.V.

Shay, D. (1993) The Making of Jurassic Park. New York: Box Tree Ltd.

Tokyo SFX Makeup Workshop. (2012) A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup. London: Titan.

Websites:
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/