Module Identifier

TF10320

Module Title

INTRODUCTION TO FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

Mr Richard O'Sullivan

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.

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.

Reading List

Essential Reading
Crittenden, 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