Unit name | Filmmaking Fundamentals |
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Unit code | FATV10001 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Massoumi |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Film and Television |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Description
This unit introduces students to the basic technologies and practices required for filmmaking, combined with a conceptual approach to the creative process of film production. Merging practical skills with theoretical understanding, this unit will include Cinematography, Editing, and Sound, whilst also covering essential related areas including Health and Safety and Risk Assessment, as well as approaches to film production records such as logshot logs, storyboards, and script breakdowns. This unit provides necessary knowledge of the production workflow for the Department of Film and Television and thus ensures that students learn introductory craft skills that can be used in all units with a filmmaking component. The unit is assessed through a film, or a set of film exercises, demonstrating the practical work produced on the unit, and a reflexive account in which students reflect critically on their practice and learning within the unit.
Aims:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate proficiencies in utilising a range of filmmaking technologies;
2. produce work showing capability in operational aspects of film and television production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices;
3. apply key production processes and professional practices relevant to film and television industries;
4. demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which film and television technologies and practices make possible different kinds of aesthetic effects and forms;
5. evaluate their own work in a reflexive manner, with reference to academic and professional issues, debates and conventions;
6. demonstrate knowledge and use of safe and ethical working practices.
7 x 2hr lectures, 10 x 3hr production practice workshops, 3 x 2hr production tutorials in groups
Film or short film exercises (50%) ILO 1-4, 6
2,000 word reflexive account of practical work (50%) ILO 1-6
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