Module UXS-3074:
Short film production
Module Facts
Run by School of Music and Media
20 Credits or 10 ECTS Credits
Semester 2
Organiser: Dr Dyfrig Jones
Overall aims and purpose
The aim of this module is to allow students to produce a short dramatic film, and to locate this process of production within an industrial and academic context. Students will work in groups of 4, under the supervision of a member of staff, to complete the short film. This film will be complemented by an essay critically analysing the production process and outcomes, as well as a production diary outlining the individual students contribution to the work
It is recommended that students wishing to follow this module complete UXS 3049 Advanced Screenwriting.
Course content
The taught element of this course will provide students with advanced instruction in four elements of short film production
- Video recording
- Sound recording
- Video editing
- Sound editing and dubbing
Supervisory sessions will be tailored to each group's individual needs, and will be mapped out at the beginning of the module, in consultation with each group's individual supervisor. Supervisors will provide students with consistent feedback on their work, and will co-operate with them to identify areas where there is a need for development, providing guidance on how each group, and each individual student, can improve their work through both guided tutoring and student-led learning.
Assessment Criteria
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
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Explain and apply the key processes involved in short film production
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Demonstrate advanced technical skill in one aspect of a group media production
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Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a production team, clearly articulating their personal contribution to the team's work
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Produce an appropriate length short film of a high standard.
Assessment Methods
| Type | Name | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay & Diary | 40 | ||
| Portfolio | 60 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
| Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 3 hour workshop (Weeks 1,2 6, and 7 only) where students undertake tasks in order to develop specific production skills |
12 |
| Tutorial | Weekly, 1 hour meeting where each group of 4 students meets with their supervisor for 30 minutes to discuss progress on their practical work x 11 Weeks |
6 |
| Private study | 183 |
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- Q3WP: BA Eng Lang with Film Studs year 3 (BA/ELFS)
- P3V1: BA Film Studies and History year 3 (BA/FSH)
- P306: BA Media Studies year 3 (BA/MS)
- P31B: BA Media Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 3 (BA/MS1)
- 8U76: BA Media Studies (with International Experience) year 3 (BA/MSIE)
- W900: MArts Creative Practice year 3 (MARTS/CP)
Optional in courses:
- W3P3: BA Astudiaethau'r Cyfr & Cherdd year 3 (BA/ACC)
- WPQ0: BA Creative Studies year 3 (BA/CST)
- WPQB: BA Creative Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 3 (BA/CST1)
- QWM5: BA Cymraeg, Theatr a'r Cyfryngau year 3 (BA/CTC)
- WP83: BA Media Studies & Creative Wrtng year 3 (BA/CWMS)
- PQ53: BA English Language & Journalism year 3 (BA/ELJO)
- W620: BA Film Studies year 3 (BA/FLM)
- W62B: BA Film Studies (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 3 (BA/FLM1)
- 2W89: BA Film Studies (with International Experience) year 3 (BA/FSIE)
- PP53: BA Journalism and Media Studies year 3 (BA/JMS)
- PP5B: BA Journalism & Media Studies (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BA/JMS1)
- 3HPQ: BA Media Studies and English Literature year 3 (BA/MEN)
- P3R1: BA Media Studies with French year 3 (BA/MSFR)
- P3R2: BA Media Studies with German year 3 (BA/MSG)
- P310: BA Media Studies with Game Design year 3 (BA/MSGD)
- P3R3: BA Media Studies with Italian year 3 (BA/MSIT)
- PW33: BA Media Studies and Music year 3 (BA/MSMUS)
- LP33: BA Media Studies and Sociology year 3 (BA/MSSOC)
- P3R4: BA Media Studies with Spanish year 3 (BA/MSSP)
- P3R5: BA Media Stud with Spanish (with International Experience) year 4 (BA/MSSPIE)
- P3WL: BA Media Studies with Theatre and Performance year 3 (BA/MSTP)
- P3WB: BA Media Stud with Theatre & Perform (4yr with Incorp Found) year 3 (BA/MSTP1)
- W6W8: BA Professional Writing & Film year 3 (BA/PWF)
- P3W9: BA Professional Writing and Media year 3 (BA/PWM)
- M1P2: LLB Law with Media Studies (International Experience) year 4 (LLB/LMSI)
- P308: MArts Media year 3 (MARTS/MED)
- W891: MArts Professional Writing year 3 (MARTS/PW)