MCH1011 : Introduction to Film Technologies
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Ms Carol Lynn
- Lecturer: 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
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Lecture delivered as Present in Person or online synchronous and recorded |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Seminar discussion of practical tasks - Present in Person but can be synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Practical interactive workshop - Present in Person but can be delivered as sync online |
| 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 |
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 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
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observ of prof pract | 30 | 1 | M | 10 | Present in person in class observation of technical skills and knowledge of concepts and processes. Can be asynchronous online test |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 70 | Film production project: 3 minute film sequence comprising 3 interviews with B roll |
| Reflective log | 1 | A | 20 | Critical reflection: 5 mins video commentary or 1000 words written task if campus closed and students struggling to edit off site |
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 will ideally be an observational test in situ but if it cannot run in this form due to the particular conditions of teaching in the context of restricted access and time there is now a contingency option. (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 competencies with technical skills has 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