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Filmmaking Practices 3

  • Module code: TP4003
  • Year: 2018/9
  • Level: 4
  • Credits: 30
  • Pre-requisites: None
  • Co-requisites: None

Summary

The emphasis is towards the development and realisation of original short films involving performers/actors/live presence, through which you will learn about directing actors, scripting, running a set and organising larger scale productions. There is an integrated approach where skills are primarily taught as part of project work. The aim is to undertake and produce a number of short films across the year group; with an opportunity for collaboration on more ambitious projects.

Aims

  • To provide students with the production skills necessary to produce and realise large scale projects
  • To familiarise students with the practical necessities for running a film set
  • To provide students with an understanding of techniques for directing actors
  • To provide students with an introduction to scriptwriting and dialogue
  • To develop an understanding of role assignment within filmmaking

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  • Confidently produce and realise short films with performers
  • Organise and participate in role assigned film projects
  • Demonstrate an awareness of good working practices at all stages of film production and post-production
  • Understand and question the orthodoxies and conventions of performer based filmmaking

Curriculum content

  • Directing actors/performers workshops
  • Running a set/role assignment
  • Good working practice in all aspects of pre/production/post-production
  • Considering scriptwriting/performers/dialogue

Teaching and learning strategy

Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on workshops will introduce students to all aspects of production and post-production. Students will generate material in production units. Seminars and discussion/review sessions will frame and resolve issues in all aspects of production and post-production.  Group discussion will support learning and understanding of filmmaking practice.   The module will make use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas for communication and dissemination of information between students and staff as well as making online learning materials available to all.

Professional and executive ability is reinforced, including attendance, punctuality, time and self-management, tutorial contact, together with effective communication.  Technical consultation with support staff and tutors will support student learning.

All courses based in the Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on business and management skills. Some of these are embedded in the curriculum and offer additional self-paced learning, others may be taken at will by students wishing to broaden their employability skills in other areas

Breakdown of Teaching and Learning Hours

Definitive UNISTATS Category Indicative Description Hours
Scheduled learning and teaching Lectures, filmmaker talks, reviews, seminars, presentations, tutorials, visits 170
Guided independent study includes further screenings, exhibition visits 130
Total (number of credits x 10) 300

Assessment strategy

Filmmaking modules use an assessment strategy both formative and summative, responding to evidence of sustained creative and technical practical application based on a body of work produced during the realisation of projects. The process includes spoken and written feedback/feed forward on the ability to resolve, present and reflect on final project work, showing evidence of critical self-evaluation. Students may be assessed in groups or individually, depending on the specific project brief, where they may have the option to work individually, in pairs, or in groups.

Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment Strategy (Indicative)

Learning Outcome Assessment Strategy
1. Confidently produce and realise short films with performers Feedback/feed forward given in response to evidence of sustained application, and summative assessment of a body of work based on the realisation of projects.
2. Organise and participate in role assigned film projects Feedback/feed forward given in response to evidence of sustained application, and summative assessment of a body of work based on the realisation of projects.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of good working practices at all stages of film production and post-production Feedback/feed forward given in response to evidence of sustained application, and summative assessment of a body of work based on the realisation of projects.
4. Understand and question the orthodoxies and conventions of performer based filmmaking Feedback/feed forward given in response to evidence of sustained application, and summative assessment of a body of work based on the realisation of projects.

Elements of Assessment

Description of Assessment Definitive UNISTATS Categories Percentage
Films and accompanying documentation of research and development, production process Coursework 100%
Total (to equal 100%) 100%

Achieving a pass

It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.

Bibliography core texts

Parker, P. (1999) Art and Science of Screen Writing London: Intellect Ltd

Barthes, R. (1977) Mythologies London: Fontana Press

Wollen, P. (1972) Signs and Meanings in the Cinema Indiana: Indiana University Press

Packard W. (2001) Art of Screenwriting Boston: Da Capo Press

Cooper P., & Dancyger K. (2000) Writing The Short Film Boston: Focal Press

Field S. (1984) The Foundations of Screenwriting London: Dell

Chion, M. (1999) The Voice in Cinema Columbia: Columbia University Press

Marmet, D. (1991) On Directing Film London: Faber & Faber

 Thomsen C. (1997) Fassbinder London: Faber & Faber

Bunuel L. (1994) My Last Breath London: Vintage

Bhabha H. (ed) (2003) Nation & Narration London: Routledge

Bjorman S. (ed) (2003) Von Trier on Von Trier London: Faber & Faber

Bresson R. (1996) Notes on the Cinematographer London: Quartet 1996

Tarkovsky A. (1989) Sculpting in Time London: Faber & Faber

Katz S. (1991) Shot by Shot California: Wise Productions

Weston J. (2003) The Film Director's Intuition California: Michael Wise Productions

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