Undergraduate Course: Introduction to a Film Set (DESI08135)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Throughout this course students work on SCQF level 10/11 productions in a variety of minor roles. This practice-based experience is supported by general lectures on the functioning of a film set (whether this be fiction, documentary or experimental) and the tasks and responsibilities of different crew members. The senior film productions aim at a high level of professionalism and often participate later on in local and international film festivals. As such, the course offers students an opportunity to practice their skills and knowledge in a highly professional working environment. |
| Course description |
This course is an introduction to working on a film set (whether this be fiction, documentary or experimental) and students participate in senior productions in minor roles, such as runners, production assistants, art department assistants etc. At the beginning of the course, the senior students pitch their projects to all participating students who can subsequently express their interest for specific projects. Students are expected to work on a variety of projects, gathering on-set experience in different film projects and roles. The course supports students in preparing for the film productions they work on, through a variety of lectures, assignments and group tutorials. The course explores through lectures and seminars how to work as part of a filmmaking team, how to communicate across disciplines, and how to analyse a script or treatment from the perspective of different departments. Students also explore and research the different considerations required in their specific departmental roles and how their work impacts other departments.
|
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
|
Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | This course is open to ALL STUDENTS and enrolments are managed on a first come first served basis until the course is full. The course will be open to enrolments from Thursday 13th September at 9.30am. Please sign up for the course through your own School (they will advise if this is done your PT, SSO or Teaching Office). We do not currently keep a waiting list. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
|
| Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
|
Quota: 24 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Lecture Hours 10,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 14,
Formative Assessment Hours 2,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
168 )
|
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% coursework
There are two summatively assessed submissions for this course. They are as follows:
1) Portfolio: 50% Students submit a digital journal to evidence their preparation for their role and understanding of the film production process.
2) Written essay (1500 words): 50% Students submit a self- reflective essay on the preparation for their roles, their tasks and what they learned from the overall production process. Relationship between Assessment and Learning Outcomes: All learning outcomes are assessed, and are equally weighted, in both summative submission elements. |
| Feedback |
Verbal formative feedback will be given in class in mid semester based on the presentation of their portfolio assignment.
Summative written feedback will be given after submission of written final reflection. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use a variety of professional, technical and creative skills involved in the production of a short film.
- Analyze and evaluate the complex creative and technical choices and the function of the different film departments in the production of a film.
- Respond to the challenges posed by the practice of making a film in limited time.
- Communicate effectively in a professional and multi-disciplinary environment.
|
Reading List
Travis, M. (2002). Directing Feature Films. Michael Wiese Productions
P.Rea and D. Irving (2015). Producing and directing the short film and video. Focal Press
Grove, E. (2014). Rain dance Producers Lab Lo-To-No-Budget Filmmaking. Focal Press
|
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Communication skills
Ability to collaborate in an inter-disciplinary team.
Professional approach to projects
Time management and planning
Creative contribution to projects
|
| Keywords | Cinema,Film Production,Communication Studies,Artistic Practice |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Tracey Fearnehough
Tel:
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Gill Lowther
Tel:
Email: |
|
|
University Homepage