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.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
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.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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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 |
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.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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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 |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Presentation, final film(s) | 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.
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.