Core Module Information
Module title: TV Final Project Development

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

Module code: LMD10129
Module leader: Kirsten MacLeod
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:

On this module you will develop a number of strands of creative and practice work for broadcast and multi-platform production, some of which will progress to production in Trimester 2 as your Final Year Project. On this module you will extend the knowledge, skills and understanding attained in the Production and Development modules at Level 9 in order to research and devise a suitable production idea for further development in Tri 1 and production in Trimester 2. Your work will involve ideas research; writing treatments; format and script development and storyboarding.On this module you will work individually and collectively to devise and plan the projects which you will undertake as final year projects in Trimester 2. There will be workshops and tutorials to enable you to assemble the skills required in order to organise and deliver a project at a high standard of creative practice in broadcast and multi-platform production, as agreed with the Module Leader.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Individually or as part of a small team, devise and develop an idea for production, suitable for a final project with realistic industry relevant delivery or distribution outcomes.

LO2: Demonstrate professional production management and development skills and working appropriate to television and multi-platform content production.

LO3: Anticipate and assemble required planning and logistics for the production, with a focus relevant to intended your role.

LO4: Apply effective communication methods, across the development process with production team and members of the public (as contributors, cast, research, specialists, suppliers).

LO5: Critically reflect on new developments in broadcast and multi-platform content delivery relevant to the genres associated with your intended Final Project.

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


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 In person class on project development - 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.
Face To Face Tutorial 24 Tutorials & production meetings - group discussions and peer-to-peer feedback will enable you to reflect on how to apply advanced pre-production skills to their specific final projects. You will be given the opportunity to discuss progress on your project research and to identify strategies to tackle challenges encountered during the pre-production process.
Online Demonstration 164 Independent Learning - production and role development associated with the pre production process. You will reflect on, identify and experiment with practical and technical skills and work with others across your group (s) to develop a production ready to be putched at the end of term.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2500 words In the Portfolio you will demonstrate that you have conducted in-depth research into your specific final project and also into the specific role you intend to take on during the production phase. You should a conduct tests shoot or teaser during this module and submit a link in the portfolio.
Learning Log 40 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2000 words A Log that evidences your learning across the module and preproduction development of relevant Final Project (s). This will take 2 parts:1) a weekly diary of your learning (500 words) 2) 1,500-word critical reflective analysis. Your reflective analysis should critically evaluate the process of development and the quality of the project at its current stage within the production process.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LMD10129 TV Final Project Development