Newcastle University

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

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

Outline Of Syllabus

• 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

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

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

Intended Skill Outcomes

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

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

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.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

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.

General Notes

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