Modules

Year 1 (Level 4): • Contemporary Video Production - You will gain an insight into techniques that Directors and Cinematographers use when creating footage both in the utilisation of the camera and the decisions they make ‘dressing’ a scene. You will analyse shot types and camera movement as well as the use of certain lighting or costume. • Sound and Lighting Techniques for Film and TV - Introduction to the sound and lighting design process. Gain the skills to plan and run sound and lighting for a variety of film and tv production scenarios. Combining theory and practice this is a hands-on module that will introduce you to systems, protocols and safety. • Narrative Storytelling (20) - You will have the opportunity to explore different genres; generate ideas; carry out appropriate research; draft, revise and present scripts / narrative devices in a range of formats. • Techniques and Processes in Editing (20) - Introduction to essential elements of film editing and enables you to explore the application of new strategies and competences to work in a professional context. You will learn on professional editing software using industry standard programmes. • Collaboration, Teams and Techniques (20) - Insight into collaboration between key film & television departments. You will develop professional thinking and key production communication techniques across various departments (these may include, costume, props, set, production and location management). • Creative Industries Context (20) - You'll learn the key contextual and theoretical debates. It will develop your understanding of contextual approaches to the creative industries in order to inform your own practice and set it within a wider historical, social economic and political context. Year 2 (Level 5): • Directing and Cinematography (20) - Develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of the Director and the art of Cinematography. The module will emphasise the cooperation and interaction of various disciplines and the importance of Directors’ ability to communicate their ideas. You will be provided with an insight into the demands placed on writers, producers and actors, and the critical importance of working collaboratively. • Documentary Production (20) - Documentary is a key area of the Film and TV industries and can provide a creative and diverse approach to the development of moving image productions. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the key issues regarding the production of documentary productions. • Collaborative Project (20) - This module is undertaken by all the students in the second year of the programme. Due to the collaborative nature of the film industry, it is essential that you develop the skills required to work alongside other practitioners from the creative industry in the development and delivery of a professional level project. • Work-Based Experience (20) - Experience the scope and depth of learning which may take place in a work-based context by planning, monitoring and evaluating the work experience. Examples of work placement could be with a theatre company, a TV production company, delivering subject specific workshops or classes or community based arts. It will also provide you with an opportunity to explore new or different skills through practical experience in the industry. • Creative Industries Context 2 (20) - Introduction to key contextual and theoretical debates. It will develop your understanding of contextual approaches to the creative industries in order to inform your own practice and set it within a wider historical, social economic and political context. • Creative Industries Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship (20) - This module supports professional practice activities towards working in the creative economy. You will develop a progression plan and learn about current professional practice-related trends and debates within your discipline to help you direct your career.