Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Film and Sustainability
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD09169
Module leader: Pascal Cicchetti
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:

This module covers aspects of sustainability in film. As part of the module you analyse how environmental issues are represented on screen. You examine the carbon footprint of film production by considering different issues of sustainability within different stages of production, such as waste, use of sustainable materials and the resources needed to light and warm a set. You explore new guidelines and available tools to improve sustainability in film production, such as carbon calculators, WE ARE ALBERT guidelines, and the Green Guide. Throughout the module you are encouraged to reflect on sustainability within your own practice.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically analyse and synthesis ideas, concepts and practical choices relating to sustainable film production.

LO2: Critically reflect on different representations of the environment and environmental crisis in screen media.

LO3: Evaluate the scholarly literature on film and sustainability in relation to ongoing film industry practices.

LO4: Apply knowledge of sustainable approaches to film production in your current film projects.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pascal Cicchetti
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 The lectures will provide insight into current film industry practice and address key concepts and ideas surrounding sustainability in film.
Face To Face Seminar 24 The seminars offer an opportunity for students to discuss course literature, films, practices and present their own ideas on the subject matter.
Face To Face GROUPIND_STUDY 3 Preparing a presentation on Sustainability and Film
Online Guided independent study 161 In this time you will undertake preparation for class, review notes to consolidate your learning, and research and complete your summative assessments
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 The essay identifies at least four key differences on how the course literature perceives sustainability and film and current industry practices as exemplified by for example BFI, Netflix, and ALBERT. The essay should refer to course literature and at least include and discuss the following concepts: Anthropocene, Finite Media, Fossil Fuels, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, and Throw-away culture.
Portfolio 40 1~2~3~4 Week 8 The portfolio should include:- The slides to the group presentation- A green memo for a student film you are familiar with, for example that you worked on in the past, or that you are currently involved in. The green memo should be at least one page and max 2 pages and should be written from the production's perspective.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Film and Sustainability
 

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