Core Module Information
Module title: TV Specialisms

SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LMD10128
Module leader: David Byrne
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 choose a specialist area from a) Producing and production management, b) post production, or c) Cinematography/Camera. There will be provision for Sound depending on demand. You will review and develop production and craft skills needed for professional television programme making. You will apply your learning to short group productions and exercises across a range of genres chosen by the Module Leader. These might include editing a scene to create suspense, shooting a scene that replicates a contemporary TV Drama, creating an unscripted programme budget . You will produce written work that will include a role related professional portfolio and a critical reflection on your skills based learning with reference to professional contexts. Across the module you will be exposed to and expected to work to a professional standard, prioritizing effective communication, practice and leadership. Through your group work you will be expected to demonstrate positive team working approaches and skills.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate and apply specialist knowledge, skills and understanding to a range of professional tasks.

LO2: Critically reflect on professional approaches in relation to your practice, in alignment with Industry standards.

LO3: Develop critical awareness of own and others’ roles and responsibilities in the field of professional Broadcast Television Drama production.

LO4: Critically review and consolidate knowledge, skills, practices and thinking in specialist area.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, 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: Kirsten MacLeod
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Skills learned in lectures will be put into practise. This will feed into your summatively assessed film productions.
Online Guided independent study 152 You will engage in personal research into a Film Industry practitioner working in your chosen Specialism. You will further develop your appreciation of the profession in the written element of your portfolio.
Face To Face Lecture 12 You will attend lectures on theoretical and practical aspects of Drama filmmaking in your selected specialism. You may choose from one of the following: Producing, Directing, Camera, Sound, or Editing.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 24 Preparatory work for your film shoots will be carried out by arrangement with the other students in your groups. Tutorials will be available, where appropriate. The Film shoot for each group will scheduled by the Module Leader.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 4 Week 12 , WORDS= 2000 words. In the Critical Practice Review, you will investigate a practitioner in your chosen specialism in order to demonstrate the breadth and depth of knowledge of your chosen Industry specialism.
Project - Practical 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 5 min, 2000 wrd Each group will submit a film of no more than 5 minutes from a script provided by the Module Leader. Every student must perform an HoD (Head of Department) role as a minimum, and may also perform a secondary assisting role on a shoot by another group. The Module Leader will assign roles which will be subject to availability.Your Portfolio will include a Learning Log composed of documentation such as, contracts, casting notes, location recce photographs, camera / sound report sheets etc. The Learning Log will also document each stage of the production process along with a description of your experience and learning on the Film shoots. While the productions are a group activity, you will be receive an individual mark based on you contribution to the film and the quality of your written submission.The maximum word count is 2000.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TV Specialisms