Directing and Producing

Cod y Modiwl: FM24220
Teitl y Modiwl: Directing and Producing
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mr James Caddick
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mrs Sarah-Jane Harrison

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Filmed Reflection: Film reflecting on a short group film exercise, framed from the perspective, either of a producer or a director. 5 Minutes	60%
Asesiad Semester	Creative Portfolio: Pitch Presentation, submitting the annotated PowerPoint with supporting research 10 Minutes	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Creative Portfolio: Pitch Presentation, submitting the annotated PowerPoint with supporting research 10 Minutes	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Filmed Reflection: Film reflecting on a short group film exercise, framed from the perspective, either of a producer or a director. 5 Minutes	60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the producer and director in the creative and professional aspects of realising a filmmaking project.
Understand and put into practice the choices available to producers and directors in the process of realising their cinematic ideas and the ability to contextualise those choices within academic theory and industry practice.
Demonstrate effective self-management, team working, and professionalism
Demonstrate critical reflection on the practice of others and one’s own practice.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides students with an understanding of the roles of director and producer and with an increased ability to practice these roles. The critical study of directing and producing will take place in lecture/screenings, and the practice and study of directing and producing will take place in workshops. Students will develop their understanding of film as both an aesthetic and social creative practice. In hands-on workshops students will investigate the responsibilities, processes and craft of the producer and director roles.

Cynnwys

Film screenings, with accompanying lectures, will provide a starting point for analysis and exploration of approaches to directing, with the lectures exploring key concepts and processes including: film narrative, film dramaturgy, visual storytelling, idea development, realising a film from script to screen, as well as the study of character and working with actors. Seminars will examine case studies and provide opportunities to expand an understanding of the practicalities of producing and bringing the director's vision to life on-set, as well as exploring issues around budgeting, scheduling, and location management. The weekly workshops will allow students to undertake practical exercises in working with actors, blocking for camera, staging scenes, and directing background action, as well as breaking down a script, scheduling, and budgeting.

The module will be taught through workshops, screenings and lectures.
Lectures may include: The Short Film Form, Film Development, Character Development, Conventions of Genre, Style and Form, The Auteur and Commercial Filmmaking, The Dynamics of a film set, Audience & Distribution.
Workshops may include: Ideas & Development, Treatment & Presentation, Mood Film Exercise, Funding & Distribution research, Working with actors, Blocking & Staging, Visual storytelling, Script Breakdown & Scheduling.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be engaging in team work, learning through experience and receiving feedback on the effectiveness of their own critical communication.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will evaluate and analyse their own work and that of their peers with reflexivity and consideration. Students will be using the Portfolio as an effective working tool for academic and career development and reflection.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be challenged with both practical and theoretical problems and then engaging in individual and group activities to solve these problems.
Gwaith Tim	Students will extensively be engaged in teamwork not only during seminars and workshops, but also in their assignment projects, gaining knowledge and experience in team co-ordination and organization.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Via independent and group work, students will learn how to make use of the available means, how to overcome obstacles, as well as how to cope with (constructive) criticism.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will be able to make film work to an increasingly professional standard.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will think analytically, researching in both practical contexts, and developing analytical thinking skills as a practitioner.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be making film work using digital media technologies competently and appropriately.

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