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.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
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
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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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 |
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.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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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. |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Films and accompanying documentation of research and development, production process | Coursework | 100% |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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