MDS-10009 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

This module focuses on the creation of a short film. You will learn the fundamentals of video production, including the techniques and the aesthetics of screen writing, shooting, composition and editing. Most importantly you will learn by doing. This is a hands on course that encourages you to familiarise yourself with digital video equipment, consider the work of other film makers, experiment with and develop your own filmmaking style and begin acquiring a knowledge of film language and terminology.
The key areas of focus are:
- Film language and terminology (critical analysis of films and conventions)
- Pre-production (scriptwriting, storyboarding, schedules and planning)
- Production (camera operation, directing)
- Post-production (editing)

To study film language, conventions and terminology.
To gain a range of basic practical skills in film production (pre-production, production and post-production).
Enable critical understanding of the moving image, and· develop knowledge of relevant software.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically reflect on the aesthetics, form and function of films: 1
demonstrate an understanding of professional pre-production, production and post-production processes and the effects of emerging digital technologies
: 1,2
work within a group to create media artefacts in the form of a treatment, script, storyboard, individual cinematic poster or group short film: 1
consider and evaluate their own work in a reflective manner, with reference to relevant historical or contemporary debates and conventions: 1
describe and practise film making conventions and techniques
: 1

Study hours

22 Contact hours of lectures, workshops and group supervision.
50 hours of reflection, revision and consolidation of theory and practice introduced in lectures, workshops and group supervision including research and individual skills development.
10 hours of group production meetings to discuss project development.
8 hours to produce material for formative assessment.
60 hours of practical work in the production of assessed final project material.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment