Undergraduate Course: Film and TV 1C: Introduction to a Film Set (DESI08153)
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 | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | NOT AVAILABLE TO NON-FILM AND TV STUDENTS
Throughout this course, students work on film 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 film productions aim at a high level of professionalism. 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 productions in supporting roles, such as runners, production assistants, art department assistants etc. 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 film-making 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS ON FILM AND TV PROGRAM.
This Course does not require any additional costs to be met by the Student. |
| Additional Costs | This Course does not require any additional costs to be met by the Student. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 10,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 14,
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) |
This course has 2 components of assessment:
Portfolio, 50%, week 11, assessed against all Learning Outcomes, weighted equally. The portfolio is a digital journal documenting students¿ process and preparation for their role.
Reflective Essay, 1,500 words, 50%, May exam period, assessed against all Learning Outcomes, weighted equally. In the essay, students should reflect on their preparation for their tasks and what they have learnt from the overall production process. |
| 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.
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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 |
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: tfearnho@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Hollie Gilligan
Tel:
Email: hgilliga@ed.ac.uk |
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