Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Code | Title |
---|---|
MCH1011 | Introduction to Film Technologies |
N/A
Code | Title |
---|---|
MCH1038 | Introduction to the Documentary: From documentation to non-fiction film |
N/A
1. To introduce film as an art, as a tool for documentation and self expression
2. To practice observational, narrative and poetic forms of creative self expression
3. To develop technical, creative and critical competence in non fiction film production
This module introduces the essential components for documentary film practices
This module provides the opportunity to become familiar with the observational, sequential and creative fundamentals of video and audio production for non fiction film
• Revision and extension of the fundamental technical elements of video and audio production
• Introduction to techniques for capturing dialogue in documentary
• Introduction to narrative sequencing and visual story telling theories and techniques
• Introduction to poetic forms of self expression through sound and image
• Introduction to logistical and ethical concerns through interpersonal relations and representation
• Reflection on film practice
Students successfully completing the module will be able:
1. To show an understanding of film as an art, as a tool for documentation and self expression
2. To understand processes for dialogue capture, narrative sequencing and poetic forms of expression
3. To be able to make informed critical judgments about technical competency and creative expression
Students successfully completing the module will be able:
4. To demonstrate practical skills in observational, narrative and poetic uses of film form
5. To show technical competence alongside the ability to express feelings and reflections about the social and historical world through film
6. To reflect critically on practice and be able to articulate underpinning theoretical frameworks in discussion of one's own practice
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Lecture delivered in person (or, if necessary, online) |
Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 11 | 3:00 | 33:00 | Practical interactive workshop - present-in-person but can be delivered as sync online if necessary |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | In preparation for Reflective Log |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Present-in-person or synchronous online discussion of final portfolio in week 11 |
Total | 200:00 |
This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures that set out key theories and concepts and workshops based on working through the implication of key readings for practice. This will enable students to achieve Knowledge Outcomes 1, 2 and 3. Practice-based sessions form a significant method of teaching which will enable students to achieve Skills Outcomes 4, 5 and 6.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 25 | 3-minute Dialogue sequence |
Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 25 | 3-minute Day in the Life sequence |
Design/Creative proj | 2 | A | 25 | 3-minute Sense of Place sequence |
Reflective log | 2 | A | 25 | 10-minute Video Essay Critique |
The rationale for the assessments is to enable students to develop the practical and creative skills required for filmmaking at Stages 2 and 3. The Creative Project assessment is a single portfolio but is staggered into 3 separate submissions as a response to student satisfaction surveys and best pedagogic practice.
Given the emphasis on practice, the 3 Creative Projects form the major part of the assessment. The Reflective Log provides the opportunity to reflect critically on the theoretical and methodical considerations that informed the practice and how effectively the aims and learning outcomes have been realised.
N/A
Disclaimer: The information contained within the Module Catalogue relates to the 2022/23 academic year. In accordance with University Terms and Conditions, the University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the modules as described. Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback. Module information for the 2023/24 entry will be published here in early-April 2023. Queries about information in the Module Catalogue should in the first instance be addressed to your School Office.