Unit name | Production Skills for Film |
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Unit code | DRAM11007 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6) |
Unit director | Mr. Milner |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Film and Television |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces students to the practices and basic technologies required for filmmaking. Covering areas such as directing, producing, cinematography, editing, post-production and safe working on location, this unit will ensure that students learn introductory craft skills that can be used in all units with a filmmaking component. The unit is assessed through a reflexive account in which students reflect on their practice and leaning within the unit.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate proficiencies in utilising a range of filmmaking technologies;
2. produce work showing capability in operational aspects of film and television production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices;
3. apply key production processes and professional practices relevant to film and television industries;
4. demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which film and television and their attendant technologies make possible different kinds of aesthetic effects and forms;
5. evaluate their own work in a reflexive manner, with reference to academic and professional issues, debates and conventions;
6. demonstrate knowledge and use of safe working practices.
weekly 3-hour workshop/seminar/lecture for 5 weeks in total
2000 word reflexive account of practical work (100%) ILO 1-6