FV1D35 - Filmmaking 2: Fiction 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV1D35 | ||
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| Module Title: | Filmmaking 2: Fiction | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Smith | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Smith, Joseph Sudlow, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | |||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100441 - film production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
Give students a greater understanding of the techniques of visual story telling.
Develop the practical skills in scriptwriting, camerawork, lighting, sound, editing, producing and directing necessary for fiction filmmaking, informed by with technical knowledge supported by theoretical understanding.
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Develop confidence in research and writing skills, fieldwork, negotiation, organisational skills and time management.
Encourage creative and exploratory approaches to filmmaking and develop a self-critical attitude towards all aspects of the work of self and peers.
Content Summary
The module explores the discipline of scripted filmmaking, supported by expanding the student’s knowledge of their technical crafts, backed up with theoretical understanding of “why we do what we do” in film. This module works in tandem with the ‘What is Film’ module, showcasing a variety of features and shorts that will be explored in workshops that task the students with craft-based exercises.
The module also explores topics and themes around underrepresented issues, expanding students’ viewing habits to explore the stories and lives of people different and adjacent to themselves, forming their own script ideas around well researched and informed topics
The module consists of a series of lectures, and workshops that focus on the ‘building blocks’ of fiction narrative structures, team-building exercises and production seminars that will support their script development and film production.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 38 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 14 |
| Independent Study | 172 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 104 |
| Formative assessment - scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 348 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Recognise the importance of informed research and development of scripted film production |
| LO2 | Develop intermediate skills in production planning, scriptwriting and technical crafts, that begin to mirror professional practices in the industry. |
| LO3 | LO3 Develop strong team working skills and adopt professional industry practices for conduct and organisation in production crews. |
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 technical development in their role, and a reflective essay on their production experience. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |