LT122-4-FY-CO:
Introduction to Film Production
2015/16
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
30
27 March 2007
Requisites for this module
(none)
LT121-4-FY
(none)
(none)
LT322
BA PW38 Film and Creative Writing,
BA PWH8 Film and Creative Writing (Including Year Abroad),
BA P303 Film Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA W620 Film Studies
The module provides an introduction to basic skills required for fiction filmmaking. It gives hands on experience of the film process: from pre-production to post production. Students are introduced to the ways in which framing, camera movement, lighting, sound, editing, and other technical processes are instrumental in developing film form. Classes cover such topics as how shots are framed, how filmmaking affects acting, and how different editing techniques manipulate film narrative. Students on this course are encouraged to translate key concepts they learn on LT121 'Introduction to Film Studies' into film practice. Students will work individually as well as in small groups, devising their own projects under the guidance of their tutor.
Aims, objectives, and outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students should have:
* acquired basic skills in handling technical equipment for film production
* gained an understanding of the pre-production and production process, as well as post-production techniques
* acquired an understanding of film form and visual style
* developed individual skills of communication, presentation, and analysis
* developed skills in working effectively as a team and working with actors
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Aims, objectives, and outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, students should have:
* acquired basic skills in handling technical equipment for film production
* gained an understanding of the pre-production and production process, as well as post-production techniques
* acquired an understanding of film form and visual style
* developed individual skills of communication, presentation, and analysis
* developed skills in working effectively as a team and working with actors
Learning and teaching:
Sessions include practical demonstrations, workshops, practical exercises and project supervision. Classes meet once weekly for 3 hours in the Media Lab, 4SW.3.4. (under the SU).
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1: Classical Narrative |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2: Creative Lighting |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Presentation of Assignment 3 |
|
0% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 4: Group fiction film & Filmmakers Notebook |
|
45% |
| Coursework |
Class Participation Mark |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 3: Short Film Pitch & Supporting Document |
|
20% |
Additional coursework information
Equipment Hire
All equipment used outside of class needs to booked out from the Media Centre (opposite Media Lab). They require an email detailing dates, course number and details of the equipment you require. The cameras used on this course are Sony Z7, with tripod and a separate microphone and boom pole. The Media Centre email is media@essex.ac.uk.
Technical Book
Notebooks are for camera operation / editing / DVD authoring notes.
Bring to each class.
Portfolio Binders
You will use the ring binders in order to collate all the documents, images, etc. related to your portfolio.
Bring to each class.
Media Lab
Access to the Media Lab is only for film and language students. The door operates with a personalised fob, issued by the Media Centre. The Lab is available from 7am to midnight, Monday to Friday and at the weekend with prior arrangement.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Eirini Konstantinidou
LiFTS Taught Team - email liftstt@essex.ac.uk.
Telephone 01206 872626
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Dr Keith Brandon Williams
The University of Dundee
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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