MFC5462 - Practical TV (on and off set)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of how to make the most effective use of different filming locations
Demonstrate an understanding of how to investigate a filming location
Attain the practical skills to plan for a shoot on location
Demonstrate an understanding of how lighting and sound are used in a variety of television genre
Develop the skills to work in multidisciplinary teams in order to produce a finished piece of television

Content:

During the module students will build on their practical experience at level 4 to look all aspects of filming, including location and studio.
The module will involve multidisciplinary working with students on other programmes to support students with their creative and development skills.
In their assessed work, students will be required to consider technical aspects of producing a piece of film, including location, lighting and sound in order to create the required atmosphere and emotion.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module will be taught via lectures, interactive, practical workshops and sessions run by industry experts.

Lectures and workshops
Contact hours: 40
Intended group size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Portfolio 1: Students will be required to produce a short film to communicate a real-world message. Where feasible, they will be required to work in groups with students from other programmes to develop their multidisciplinary working skills. They will also be required to submit an accompanying individual 750-word critically reflective report.

Portfolio 2: Students will normally work with groups from other programmes to utilise their research and scripting skills to produce a collaborative 10-minute documentary project, a short (approx. one minute) promotion for the project and a 1,000-word critically reflective report.

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 1, 1500 words equiv. 40%
002 Portfolio 2, 2500 words equiv 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Glyn Middleton
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5YL

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