modules
Modules
MCH1011 : Introduction to Film Technologies
- Offered for Year: 2019/20
- 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
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | Formative and summative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Theory lecture |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Practical practice sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Practical interactive workshop |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | N/A |
| 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),
Practicals provide time in which to hone and develop practical skills and processes outlined in the workshops in a supported technical environment or through 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 | 15 | 1 | M | 10 | Observed Technical Exercise |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design/Creative proj | 1 | M | 70 | Film production project |
| Reflective log | 1 | A | 20 | Audio critical commentary, max time 5 minutes |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination is an appropriate way to assess technical skills in camera setup and sound recording under time-constraint as required in fieldwork practice (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