Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Film Project
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD09126
Module leader: Andrew O'Connor
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

You will employ research skills to develop ideas into scripts or treatments, and translate these into fully realised short creative films. You will work in individual roles in the areas of production, direction, production design, cinematography, sound design and editing to collaborate in the production and post-production of these film projects.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply extensive methods of enquiry and research.

LO2: Organise and implement production projects at an advanced level.

LO3: Undertake critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas, concepts and practical choices.

LO4: Integrate technical, aesthetic and communication skills, some advanced and specialised.

LO5: Demonstrate creativity, autonomy and initiative within your filmmaking practice.

LO6: Utilise a problem-solving approach to ethical and professional issues in accordance with current codes or practices, seeking guidance where appropriate.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew O'Connor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Supervised time in studio/workshop 12 In these supervised workshops you will carry out exercise briefs and practical pre-visualization tests
Face To Face Seminar 18 In these seminar sessions you will participate in 'mini crits', whereby work that you have done, both in-progress and completed, will be screened and discussed. Peer and lecturer feedback will provide feed-forward information to help you with your assessments.
Face To Face Lecture 12 Lectures provide you with the foundational theories, principles, technical parameters, and techniques of pitching, pre-production, production and post-production. You will also develop your on-set professional practice. The information delivered in these lectures will be developed and consolidated in the other learning and teaching activities.
Face To Face Tutorial 34 Tutorials will be offered to give specific advice and feedback on individual projects.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 124 In your groups you will complete your practical assessments. You will work professionally, collaboratively, and inclusively, adhering to all health and safety practices and professional practices and standards.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 HOURS= 7 Minute You will complete a short film that adheres to the given project brief. Due to the ever-evolving nature of the topics of this module, projects will be defined in response to the technical considerations that are relevant at the time of delivery.
Reflective Log 20 1~2~3~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 Words The reflective blog will demonstrate your understanding of the main theories, concepts, and practices involved in prep,on-set production, and post-production. It will also document your participation and critical reflection on project briefs, exercises, workshops and weekly learning. Furthermore, it will document ongoing research into your specialist craft.
Project - Written 20 1~3~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 words You will write a critical reflection on the outcome of your final project and analysis its successes and weaknesses in relation to the project brief and your chosen specialism and collaborations.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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