Rhedir gan School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Dyfrig Jones

On this short practical documentary filmmaking short course you'll learn the creative principles and technical skills needed to produce a short documentary film. In addition you will engage with some of the theoretical and ethical questions related to documentary filmmaking.

You'll learn self-shooting skills, with a focus on shooting interviews, and on learning the fundamentals of observational filming. You'll also be given opportunities to explore alternative forms of documentary storytelling, using sound, still images and archive footage.

By the end of the module, you will have completed work on a documentary film of between 5-10 minutes in length, as will have written about the filmmaking process.

During the first half of the module students will be given formal instruction in both documentary theory and media practice. This part of the module will examine the ways in which theoretical viewpoints influence the work of practitioners. It will also give students instruction in some basic media production techniques. In addition, the workshop sessions held during the first part of the course will allow students to undertake pre-production work on their final projects, in consultation with the tutors.

During the second half of the semester, the emphasis of the module will shift, and the timetabled sessions will be used to provide advice and guidance to students on the developments of their documentary film projects.

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Threshold (40%+)

Submitted work is adequate and shows an acceptable level of competence as follows:

• Generally accurate but with omissions and errors.
• Assertions are made without clear supporting evidence or reasoning.
• Has structure but is lacking in clarity and therefore relies on the reader to make links and assumptions.
• Draws on a relatively narrow range of material.

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Good (50%+)

Submitted work is competent throughout and occasionally distinguished by superior style, approach and choice of supporting materials. It demonstrates:

• Good structure and logically developed arguments.
• At least in parts draws on material that has been sourced and assessed as a result of independent study, or in a way unique to the student.
• Assertions are, in the main, backed by evidence and sound reasoning.
• Accuracy and presentation in an appropriate academic style.

Very Good (60%+)

Submitted work is competent throughout and distinguished by superior style, approach and choice of supporting materials. It demonstrates:

• Very good structure and logically developed arguments.
• Draws on material that has been sourced and assessed as a result of independent study, or in a way unique to the student.
• Assertions are backed by evidence and sound reasoning.
• Accuracy and presentation in an appropriate academic style.

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Submitted work is of an outstanding quality and excellent in one or more of the following ways:

• Has originality of exposition with the student's own thinking being readily apparent.
• Provides clear evidence of extensive and relevant independent study.
• Arguments are laid down with clarity and provide the reader with successive stages of consideration to reach conclusions.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes by which documentaries are produced

2. Demonstrate technical skill in one aspect of a documentary media production

3. Critically examine the process of media production in relation to documentary theory

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative nature of documentary media production

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Portfolio		60.00
	Essay		40.00

		Oriau
Workshop	During the workshop the module tutors will work closely with students to examine creative work that they have produced or are in the process of producing, Tutors will provide feedback on any work that has been completed, and guidance on how to improve and develop any work in progress.	24
Lecture	During the first half of the semester, lectures will focus on instruction, with the module tutors providing information about key aspects of documentary film production. During the second half of the semester, the lecture will become more interactive in nature, and allow students to discuss the development of their work with the tutors and with each other.	12
Private study	During the private study periods, students will spend time researching, preparing and writing their essays, as well as on the pre-production, production and post-production elements of their film practice.	164

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Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/uxs-2057.html

Rhestr ddarllen

Reading list already exists in Talis - Documentary Filmmaking

Rhagofynion

• UXS-1038: Intro' to Media Practice