Undergraduate Course: Introduction to a Film Set (DESI08135)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| 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 FTV Graduate and BA3 Film Productions in a variety of minor roles.
This practice-based experience is supported by general lectures on the functioning of a film Set and the tasks and responsibilities of different crew members. The roles offered to students in different productions will depend on their main subject of degree studies. The film productions from FTV Graduate students and even BA3 students aim at a high level of professionalism and often participate later on in local and international film festivals. As such, the course offers students to practice their skills and knowledge in a highly professional working environment.
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| Course description |
This course is an introduction to working on a film set and students participate in FTV BA4 and/or BA3 productions in minor roles, such as production assistant, art department assistants, script-continuity, 2nd assistant director, runner, etc. Roles are offered to students depending on their main area of degree studies. Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences could expect to be offered roles in the production department, while students studying in, for example, Fine Arts, Product Design, Fashion, Performance Costume Design, or Interior Design could expect to be offered roles in the art department, wardrobe and make-up.
At the beginning of the course, all participating students are required to write a resume, highlighting how their skills can support a film production. The FTV BA3 and BA4 students pitch their projects to all participating students who can subsequently express their interest for specific projects. Students are expected to work on a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 projects, gathering a total of 80 hours of 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 from the perspective of different departments. Through a series of assignments students practice how to break down a script, a shooting budget, a shooting schedule, call sheets, casting calls. Students also explore and research the different considerations when casting, location scouting, dressing a set etc.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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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
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| Academic year 2018/19, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 25 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 6,
Formative Assessment Hours 2,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
162 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
There are two summatively assessed submissions for this course. They are as follows:
1) Learn portfolio: 50%
Throughout the course students submit a series of assignments in preparation for the film production such as breaking down a script, preparing a call sheet, planning a schedule.
2) Written essay (1500 words): 50%
Reflection on the preparation for their roles, their tasks and the overall production process.
Relationship between Assessment and Learning Outcomes:
All learning outcomes are assessed, and are equally weighted, in both summative submission elements.
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| Feedback |
Written formative feedback will be given on Learn in week 6 based on the submission of their portfolio assignments.
Summative written feedback will be given after submission of written final reflection.
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| 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.
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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
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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
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| Keywords | Cinema,Film Production,Communication Studies,Artistic Practice |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Tracey Fearnehough
Tel:
Email: tfearnho@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Gill Lowther
Tel: (0131 6)51 5712
Email: glowther@ed.ac.uk |
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