FT2P2F-Practical Project: Film/TV

Module Provider: Film, Theatre and TV
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites: FT1P3F Practical 3: Film/TV Project
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: FT2P1F Creative Practice: Film/TV
Modules excluded: FT2P2T Practical Project: Theatre FT2EE Extended Essay
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Ms Shweta Ghosh

Email: shweta.ghosh@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module aims: to develop students' collaborative production competencies by the realisation of a short practical project; to develop an understanding of the way in which creative processes relate to critical analysis; to extend skills of analysis and evaluation by relating critical and theoretical issues to filmic or televisual decision making in practice; to enhance the students' professionalism and range of professional skills in the fields of film and television; to encourage students to identify and present skills which enhance their employability.

Aims:

The module aims: to develop students' production competencies by the paired collaborative realisation of a short practical project; to develop an understanding of the way in which creative processes relate to critical analysis; to extend skills of analysis and evaluation by relating critical and theoretical issues to filmic or televisual decision making in practice; to enhance the students' professionalism and range of professional skills in the fields of film and television.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students will be expected to:

• demonstrate the critical, technical and organisational expertise required to organise a short film, a documentary or a television studio drama;

• demonstrate systematic and coherent collaborative decision making in the production of a short film, a documentary or a television studio drama.

• relate practical decisions in film or television to theoretical, critical and cultural ideas dev eloped in earlier or concurrent critical modules;

• set out the critical and practical intentions for a short film, a documentary or television studio drama in the light of identified theoretical concepts and contexts, and taking account of defined production constraints;

• document processes of production;

• evaluate and analyse the outcome of a practical project critically, taking account of audience reception, the relationship of initial inte ntions to the final production, and levels of critical and creative success.

Additional outcomes:

This module develops in students skills of collaboration and leadership, particularly managerial and organisational skills. Decision-making and its consequences are central to the course. The module extends skills and competencies which are central to the degree: team work; oral communication and group co-operation; library usage to assist in independent work; appropriate deployment of research using printed and electronic resources: critical analysis of visual and written material and coherent argument; presentation of written work using IT.

Outline content:

Students taking this module will choose to pursue practical work in either film or television. Students develop collaboratively, under supervision, a short film, a documentary or a television studio drama. The work is documented and evaluated throughout the process. Early parts of the module consist of a range of preparatory exercises and workshops designed to develop particular skills relating to different elements of the chosen medium. Building on practical modules at Part 1 and in the Autu mn Term of Part 2, the module includes an emphasis on developing professional skills, and incorporates visiting professional master classes.

Global context:

Working on this module involves researching film or television as well as the production of the students' own work, and projects may conduct this research in relation to texts from a range of national cinemas and television contexts.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching styles will be flexibly used and may vary week by week; teaching is delivered to a different pattern in film and television, as dictated by the rhythms and processes of each medium. The practical option is developed partly through group workshops and partly by tutorials with the supervising tutor. The first two terms of the module comprise workshops, short exercises and tutorials aiming towards developing skills and the project and the third term completing the practical piece. Produ ction work on the options is allocated a nominal hourage but schedules and access to facilities are overseen by the module convenor or supervising tutor.

 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars		9
Project Supervision		2	2
Demonstration		3	3
Practicals classes and workshops		15	30
Supervised time in studio/workshop		24	34
External visits		4
Guided independent study:		43	31
Total hours by term		100	100
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Report	40
Project output other than dissertation	60

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

All students will present in groups (of up to 4) one short practical project in film or television in the Summer Term assessment period. Students will be required to document this project.

Formative assessment methods:

Students will receive formative feedback from the supervisor on documents developed for production and process documentation. Feedback will also be provided in class during practical workshops.

Penalties for late submission:

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment arrangements by project and/or related written work.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: 

2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 23 September 2020