MCH1011 : Introduction to Film Technologies
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Mr Simon Rushton
- Technician: Mr Matt Robinson
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
1. To develop an understanding of the need for fundamental technical skills for film production
2. To understand the technical processes of film production
3. To demonstrate technical competency in film production
This module introduces the essential technical elements for professional film practice
This module provides the opportunity to become familiar with the technical fundamentals of video and audio production for film.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Introduction to the fundamental technical elements of video and audio production
• Introduction to editing software for video and audio production
• Principles of film production, film grammar and effective narrative construction
• Reflection on film practice
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Non-synchronous online lectures providing theoretical underpinning (8x30min each= 1hr delivery time) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 8 | 0:30 | 4:00 | Demo videos - non-synchronous online. May comprise 3x10 min short videos to max 30 mins total |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Discussion of practical tasks - synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Practical interactive workshop - PiP. (9x2hr skills practical workshops completing exercises) |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | In preparation for Reflective Log |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous online discussion of final portfolio in week 9 |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide an historical and theoretical context for the essential technical elements of film production (Aims 1 and 2)
Workshops provide the opportunity to connect the theoretical and historical elements with fundamental practical skills (Aim 1 and 2, with Aim 3 and Outcomes: 1,2,4,5,6). They also provide time in which to hone and develop practical skills and processes outlined in the Academic Skills Activities. The Workshops and Small Group Teaching provide in a supported technical environment to discuss localized fieldwork (Outcomes 4,5,6)
Skills Practice requires students to develop their knowledge, understanding and technical skills in formative assessment tasks in their own time (Outcomes 1-6)
Reflective learning makes explicit the requirement for critical personal reflection on technical processes and outcomes (Outcome 3)
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 30 | 1 | M | 10 | Multiple Choice online test of knowledge and understanding of technical concepts and processes |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 70 | Film production project |
| Reflective log | 1 | M | 20 | 1000 words written critical reflection |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination is an appropriate way to assess knowledge and understanding of technical concepts and skills in camera setup and sound recording. This would normally be in an observational test in situ but cannot run in the form due to the particular conditions of teaching in the contest of restricted access and time. (Aims: 1-3; Outcomes: 1-6)
The creative project enables students to demonstrate technical skills and their necessity in film production (Outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5). It will indicate the degree to which competency with technical skills have been met (Outcomes: 5), and allow for these to be assessed (Outcome 3).
The reflective log provides an opportunity for students to critically reflect upon their learning (Outcomes:3) and provides critical evidence of how effectively the aims of the module (Aims: 1-3) are present in the students’ knowledge and skills outcomes (Outcomes: 1-6).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MCH1011's Timetable