2022/3, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 002 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Kirsten MacLeod |
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Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Lectures will cover television styles and genres, as well as information relevant to a range of project roles and production techniques that will help students pre-produce a strong final project. Lectures will help students engage with, research and develop their target audience, genre, theme/topic, story structure, characters/contributors, locations, cinematography, sound design and relevant post-production strategies, as well as writing skills, both for TV scripted and non-scripted. (LO 1-5) In-class discussions during workshops and also peer-to-peer feedback will enable students to reflect on how to apply advanced pre-production skills to their specific final projects. Students will be given the opportunity to discuss progress on their project research and to identify strategies to tackle challenges encountered during the pre-production process (LO 2-5) Students will reflect on, identify and experiment with practical and technical skills that will further enhance the quality of their final projects. (LO2)
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Formative feedback on work in progress (i.e. non-assessed feedback) is provided throughout this module. When students pitch initial ideas at the start of the module, but also when students pitch their final projects towards the end of the module, tutors and peers provide in-depth feedback and advice. During regular workshops, students discuss progress with project research and ideas to tackle hurdles they encounter during pre-production. The feedback obtained in class will help students to enhance the quality of their assignment 1, the production portfolio. Students are also encouraged to post weekly diary entries to Moodle/online, reflecting on how they intend to put each week’s learning into practice in their individual project work. Feedback on these diary posts will help students further enhance the quality of their Assessment 2, the learning log.
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Assessment 1, a Production Portfolio (3000 words + portfolio materials), will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate that you have pre-produced a strong project that is ready to be filmed during the following trimester. Students will demonstrate that they have conducted in-depth research into their specific final project and also into the specific role they intend to take on during the production phase. The portfolio will include relevant research material, which, depending on the student’s role within the production team can include research notes, log line, synopsis, treatment, script, shooting script (AV script), series outline, character/cast outline, contributor consent forms, recce notes, location permissions, risk assessment, shooting schedule, call sheets, budget, notes on target audience, marketing plan, social media plan, legal considerations, director’s vision, set design plan, lighting plan, costume design plan, mood board, storyboards, script breakdowns, crew list, kit list, postproduction plan, colour grading notes, sound design notes, music permissions, etc. Students should aim to conduct tests shoots during this module and submit a link to video footage posted online. Assessment 1 forms 60% of the module mark and is due in week 12. (LO1-4) Assessment 2, a Learning Log, will consist of two components: 1. A weekly diary of learning (500 words). 2. A 1,500-word analysis. Your reflective analysis should critically evaluate the process of pre-production, the quality of the project at its current stage within the production process, potential markets for this project and where it sits within the contemporary industry. You should reflect on industry content that has inspired this project, on advice obtained throughout the research process - from industry professionals, from academic reading and through lectures and workshops. Outline how your learning journey on this module has informed the final quality of your project. Also reflect on your role within the production team and how you have contributed towards the success of preproduction. Which skills have you developed during pre-production and which skills could you further develop during production to help you fulfil your individual career goals? Assessment 2 forms 40% of the overall module mark and is due in week 13. (LO2-5)
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Lecture | 12 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 24 |
Independent Learning | Project Supervision | 164 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Portfolio | 60 | 1-4 | 11 | HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 3000 |
Learning Log | 40 | 2-5 | 13 | HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 60 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 40 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |