Module Information
Module Identifier
TF10320
Module Title
INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Available semesters 1 and 2
Co-Requisite
TF10210
Co-Requisite
TF10410
Co-Requisite
FT10410
Co-Requisite
FT10210
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture 1 x 2 hour weekly for 8 weeks |
| Other | To be advised |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written assignment | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Final video product Practical Production | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours For information on due dates for submission of assessed work, please refer to the departmental web pages at http://www.aber.ac.uk/tfts/duedates.shtml | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
Typically, upon completion of this module, students should be able to:
employ analytical, reflective and discursive skills in the collaborative selection and ongoing development of short video production projects;
realise the production of short video projects, to a specified schedule, by adopting ar rigorous approach to the acquisition of specialised technical and organisational production knowledge and skills;
apply this knowledge and these skills across a range of varied and specific production contexts;
demonstrate proficiency across a broad base of production skills sufficient for them to be able to progress with confidence to the level 2 video production module.
Content
Lecture topics include:
Introduction to the production process
Notes and Treatments
Story structure
Storyboarding
Shotlist
Visual styles
Shooting
Sound, effects and narrative voice-over
Editing
Workshop topics include:
Basic camera work and editing
Non-linear digital editing
Recording and viewing rushes
Recording and editing the commentary
The module requires students to undertake approximately 27 hours of shooting work and 14 hours of editing work.
Introduction to the production process
Notes and Treatments
Story structure
Storyboarding
Shotlist
Visual styles
Shooting
Sound, effects and narrative voice-over
Editing
Workshop topics include:
Basic camera work and editing
Non-linear digital editing
Recording and viewing rushes
Recording and editing the commentary
The module requires students to undertake approximately 27 hours of shooting work and 14 hours of editing work.
Aims
for students with little or no previous production experience;
to develop effective production skills;
for students with some production experience;
to consolidate effective industrial production skills and practises and self-reflective skills.
to develop effective production skills;
for students with some production experience;
to consolidate effective industrial production skills and practises and self-reflective skills.
Reading List
Essential ReadingCrittenden, Roger (2005) Fine Cuts: The Art of European Film Editing Focal Press Primo search Gross, Lynne (2005) Programming for TV, Radio & the Internet Primo search Kellison, Cathrine (2005) Producing for TV and Video Focal Press Primo search Lee, John J. Jr. (2005) The Producer's Business Handbook Focal Press Primo search Musburger, Robert B. (2005) Single-Camera Video Production Primo search Proferes, Nicholas (2004) Film Directing Fundamentals Focal Press Primo search Watts, Harris (1992) Directing on Camera: A checklist of video and film technique Aavo Primo search Recommended Text
Watts Harris (1997) On Camera: Essential Know How for Programme Makers Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4