2022/3, Trimester 3, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | James Mavor |
Module Organiser: | |
Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Essentially, the student experiences the 'real world' situation of the screenwriter and must nurture, develop, write and rewrite their project largely on their own, developing and exercising important skills in focus, motivation and time-management. This independent study is, however, backed up with online and face to face tutor support, mentoring from an industry professional and peer review and support from fellow-students. The creation of a finished, polished first draft screenplay (or equivalents in other forms) is one of the most significant items in the student's portfolio of written work achieved during the course. It serves as a calling card for future work and as a 'spec script' which demonstrates the writer's unique voice, world-view, talent and craft skill-set. The successful completion of the Major Project (together with the companion reflective report) is the culmination of the student's coursework and, as such, represents a major piece of ipsative (self-assessed) assessment as well as having important formative and summative characteristics. The completion of the PDP is an assessed part of the coursework and is delivered along with the final Reflective Report at the end of the Trimester. The coursework is assessed in terms of its presentation, technical skill, character and story development and market potential. This latter criteria is perhaps the one which, finally, will help the student identify for themselves the most fruitful career pathway ahead - what kind of writer they are and how they might carve a niche for themselves in a competitive industry. Key employability elements here are more focussed on individual rather than social skills - decision-making, problem-solving, self-direction, creative thinking and management of time and resources - all essential skills for future careers based on a self-employed basis.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Project Supervision | 30 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 566 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 4 |
| Total Study Hours | 600 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 600 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Project - Practical | 80 | 1-6 | 12 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 0 |
Report | 20 | 3,6 | 14/15 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 80 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 20 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |