Overview

The first part of the course will teach students about the four main elements of short film production

- Video recording   - Sound recording   - Video editing   - Audio editing and dubbing

Following this each group will work under the supervision of a tutor to develop and complete the film. The tutor will give students regular feedback on their work, and work with them to identify areas for development, give guidance on how each group, and each individual student, can improve their work.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -(D) Knowledge of key areas/principles only Weaknesses in understanding of main areas Limited evidence of background study Answer only poorly focussed on question and with some irrelevant material and poor structure Arguments presented but lack coherence Several factual/computational errors No original interpretation * Only major links between topics are described Limited problem solving Many weaknesses in presentation and accuracy -good -(C) Knowledge of key areas/principles Understands main areas Limited evidence of background study Answer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure Arguments presented but lack coherence Has several factual/computational errors No original interpretation * Only major links between topics are described Limited problem solving Some weaknesses in presentation and accuracy (B) Strong knowledge Understands most but not all Evidence of background study Focussed answer with good structure Arguments presented coherently Mostly free of factual/computational errors Some limited original interpretation * Well known links between topics are described Problems addressed by existing methods/approaches Good presentation with accurate communication -excellent -(A) Comprehensive knowledge Detailed understanding * Extensive background study Highly focussed answer and well structured Logically presented and defended arguments No factual/computational errors Original interpretation * New links between topics are developed New approach to a problem* Excellent presentation with very accurate communication

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate technical skill in one aspect of a group media production

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a production team, clearly articulating their personal contribution to the team's work

• Explain and apply the key processes involved in short film production

• Produce production documentation of a professional standard