Collaborative Fiction Film Project (873P4)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Spring teaching

This module builds on what you have learned previously. It expands your knowledge of short fiction film production process and workflow. You will engage in the following production stages:

• development: finding the right script and assembling talent
• pre-production planning: script breakdowns, scheduling, budgeting, location scouting, art direction and casting
• production: directing and blocking actors, unit production management, lighting and camerawork, and sound recording
• post-production: editing and sound design.

You will work in production groups towards the completion of a short film.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.