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The Graduation Film

  • Module code: TP6004
  • Year: 2018/9
  • Level: 6
  • Credits: 60
  • Pre-requisites: None
  • Co-requisites: None

Summary

This 60 credit capstone module is the culmination of study in filmmaking, incorporating research, process/development, film production and final degree show presentational elements. Working in various specialised production roles, you can distil  your accumulated knowledge into an ambitious film for presentation at both on-site and external graduation screenings. Students are also expected to undertake various co-ordination duties around the realisation of the final degree show presentations.

Aims

  • To develop and focus skills learned in previous modules in relation to an ambitious degree show film project(s).
  • To encourage research into and realisation of new areas of enquiry as a culmination of students' exploration of the moving image.
  • To further develop the capacity to critically appraise self-initiated work, including research, process and production unit work and peer evaluation.
  • To enable students to produce significant research, process and film resolution, demonstrating a synthesis of the theoretical and creative areas dealt with in previous modules.

Learning outcomes

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

  • Develop an ambitious project relating to their key areas of interest within filmmaking
  • Demonstrate an ability to take a project from initial concept and process through to completion showing a professional and mature approach
  • Select the area of interest within moving image on which to focus, and produce work relevant to their chosen career pathway
  • Organise the various elements involved in producing a piece of moving image showing time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively when necessary
  • Produce evidence of work in research, PDF and film form that demonstrates a balance between conceptual, technical and other film-related considerations.

Curriculum content

  • Participation in a Graduation film or films for screening at the final, end of year screenings both on campus and in a central London cinema environment.
  • Assuming roles in these films, negotiated according to their abilities and preferences, including and evidencing research and time management.
  • The Graduation films produced should be the culmination of studies on the course, reflected in the scope, ambition, critical evaluation on and successful realisation of the work.

Teaching and learning strategy

Sessions will introduce students to how to approach an ambitious graduation show film project. Students will be given continual feedback and support on their self-directed (group and individual) study at tutorials and production meetings following the successful development of a film idea and proposal. Production meetings, research discussions and tutorials take place, monitoring progress and encouraging ongoing development. Intermediate assessment/presentations at key junctures throughout the module will involve peer group discussion and analysis of individual roles within independent film projects. These will take place following a period of research, at the beginning of the post-production phase and at the fine cut stage of the edit. These three assessment points, along with the final film, will be presented for both peer and staff review. 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.

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 Sessions, filmmaker talks, discussion, production meetings, research meetings, tutorials 100
Guided independent study External screening and on-campus graduation screening planning, research, film realisation, professional development planning, showreel preparation 500
Total (number of credits x 10) 600

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 realization of projects. The process includes spoken and written feedback on the ability to resolve, present and reflect on final project work, showing evidence of critical self-evaluation. Students will be assessed on their individual contributions in whatever capacity, whilst they have the option to work on group productions.

Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Assessment Strategy (Indicative)

Learning Outcome Assessment Strategy
1. Develop an ambitious project relating to their key areas of interest within 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
2. Demonstrate an ability to take a project from initial concept and process through to completion showing a professional and mature approach 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. Select the area of interest within moving image on which to focus, and produce work relevant to their chosen career pathway 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. Organise the various elements involved in producing a piece of moving image showing time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively when necessary 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
5. Produce evidence of work in research, PDF and film form that demonstrates a balance between conceptual, technical and other film-related considerations. 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
Presentation, final film(s) 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 recommended reading

Mulvey, Laura (2006) Death 24X a Second. London, Reaktion.

Gray, C. and Malins, J. (2004) Visualizing Research: A Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design. Ashgate
Chion, Michel (1998) The Voice in Cinema. New York: Columbia University Press.

Rhodes, Gary D. and John Parris Springer (eds) (2005) Docufictions: Essays on the Intersection
of Documentary and Fictional Filmmaking.
McFarland & Co. New York: McFarland

Bordwell, D and Thompson, K. (2010) Film Art: An Introduction. New York: MacGraw Hill.

Additional reading lists provided individually according to the needs and demands of the student.

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