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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA (Hons) Film Production

Intermediate award BA Film Production (300 credits)

Dip. HE Film Production (240 credits)

Cert.HE Film Production (120 credits)

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School School of Media

Location of study/ campus Brighton Film School

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. Brighton Film School School of Media Validation

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Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

A-levels or BTEC

Normally two A-levels at grade C or above (64 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma MMP.

International Baccalaureate

24 points.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

At least three GCSEs to include English language and mathematics.

Studied before or got relevant experience?

A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton Film School, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in other elements.

Applications are welcomed from students who might not have the

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qualifying entry requirements but can demonstrate a proactive commitment to narrative film, documentary, music promo or some other type of moving image creation, in the moving image disciplines.

All applicants who demonstrate the potential to meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a portfolio of their own work in support of their application. This can either be done at an applicant day, where applicants showcase their portfolio of work to a film tutor and partake in a number of interactive workshops, or through a remote interview with a film tutor. Applicants who meet the academic entry requirements, demonstrate a good standard of portfolio work and provide a compelling personal statement will be considered for an offer of study.

Examples of portfolio work include showreels, short films, screenwriting pieces, academic film analysis, photography and anything that reflects passion and enthusiasm to study Film Production at Brighton Film School.

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

Sep-19

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years Select 8 years

Part-time Select Select

Sandwich Select Select

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code P3W3

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Kate Mapes

Admissions Tutor Holly Blackhurst

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Ms Lucy Brown University of Greenwich

Aug 2020

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

AEB/CEB in Sound, Image and Screen

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation May 20191 May 20242

Programme Specification May 20193 May 20204

1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here.

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Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable):

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5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

A1 To equip students with the ability for sustained critical thinking through the analysis of film theory and production practices

A2 To locate students within the professional film production market place through the consolidated development of skills and knowledge

A3 To provide students with a systematic understanding of the knowledge and skills required to use a range of professional film production equipment in order for them to be ready to work in industry

A4 To enable students to apply the appropriate methods and techniques needed for their professional working practice within the film and moving image production industry

A5 To equip students with the appropriate skills in order to embed professional codes of conduct and ethical good practice within the film production process

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate6.

Knowledge and theory On successful completion of each level of study students will eligible for the following exit awards; L4 Cert Film Production. Level 5 Dip HE Film Production, Level 6 BA Hons

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Film Production programme will:

1. Articulate a comprehensive awareness of the discipline of filmmaking,

and its constituent departmental specialisms 2. Engage critically with major thinkers and debates which contextualise and

influence contemporary filmmaking 3. Conduct systematic and independent enquiry into contemporary moving

image practices, articulating a critical awareness of the reciprocity of theory and practice

4. Critically analyse complex concepts and arguments, communicating an appreciation for the uncertainty of knowledge

5. Synthesise concepts and information from the critical and contextual aspects of filmmaking practice and theory, to support the realisation and resolution of film production craft

Equivalent Learning Outcomes for Level 4 On successful completion of Level 4 students will:

Recognise key theories, concepts and frameworks for interrogating and interpreting film and media industry practice and production

Explore the relationships between technical and creative aspects of film production and direction

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Select and utilise information from established sources and underpinning theories to inform practical and conceptual aspects of filmmaking practice

Use established methods of judgment for assessing the quality of film and media


Acknowledge the value of key theories, concepts and frameworks for interrogating and interpreting film and media products and practices

Synthesise from a range of conceptual and practical ideas to inform the development of competent film production outputs in circumstances of varied complexity

Undertake research into production and consumption of film and media, interpreting data to evaluate effective practices

Evaluate the impact and influence of key cultural and societal issues on filmmaking

Analyse the relationships between a range of conceptual and theoretical perspectives to address the complexities of interpreting film and media

Skills

Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

Subject Specific Skills


6. Create conceptually coherent film work for a variety of media platforms and contexts, with reference to aesthetic considerations and appropriateness of presentation

7. Critically Evaluate practice and production with reference to industry demands and expectations

8. Synthesise from a range of film production techniques to devise responses to complex briefs and circumstances; in line with established industry requirements

9. Critically analyse the cultural, economic, historical and societal influences which shape and inform contemporary filmmaking

10. Apply project-specific leadership and collaborative competencies when working with others to manage the variables and contingencies of a range of filmmaking approaches


Apply sound technical and creative production skills within clearly defined parameters

Undertake key production, editing and directional roles and responsibilities for commercial moving image production

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Apply established production techniques and approaches within specified and predetermined resource limitations to construct viable and competent outputs

Apply a variety of production methods and technical solutions for achieving practical outputs and conceptual clarity in film

Professional Skills


11. Conceptualize and realize filmmaking work in a range of complex and unpredictable contexts, acknowledging both recognized and emerging working processes in the field of filmmaking

12. Take accountability for the application and impact of your filmmaking craft in a range of autonomous and prescribed project settings

13. Act with autonomy to determine the selection and application of departmental specialisms to meet the needs of a production for a range of different audiences and collaborators

14. Execute film craft in response to the constraints and requirements of the filmmaking industry

15. Employ current professional codes of conduct and ethical good practice through engagement in the film production process

16. Make decisions and propose solutions in response to the complex demands of emerging media and technology settings; critically evaluating the effectiveness of choices and approaches


Work collaboratively with other filmmakers, applying standard approaches to teamwork in specified contexts

Discuss key ethical and professional practice issues for meeting sound expectations of a developing practitioner

Set and communicate clear and realistic goals in a range of basic production settings and identify challenges to achieving success

Reflect on strengths and weaknesses in production outputs and the approaches taken to achieving them

Set and communicate clear and realistic goals in a range of basic production settings and identify challenges to achieving success


Work with others to negotiate the editing and production of content in various stages of the production cycle, recognizing and resolving conflict to deliver against realistic expectations

Consider ethical and organizational standards and expectations in relation to

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specified production roles

Work with limited supervision in a variety of production roles to resolve tensions between creative aspiration and practical achievability

Communicate ideas and present information related to aspects of the production cycle, adapting to needs of various audiences

Seek and utilise feedback to support the development of situational

awareness and communicative competencies

Transferable Skills

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Film Production programme will be able to demonstrate:

17. Use skills of emotional intelligence to negotiate, resolve conflict and work effectively with others in professional and creative contexts.

18. Critically self-assess to generate insight into practice, and make judgements on the approaches you take to it

19. Communicate and present coherent ideas and information using verbal, visual and written forms, utilising appropriate technology

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7

The QAA Communication, Media, Film & Cultural Studies 2016 benchmark statement has been central to the development of the learning aims for this course. The teaching and assessment strategy has also been generated with reference to current benchmarks with the aim of achieving comparability across similar subjects.

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/sbs-communication-media-film-and-cultural-studies-16.pdf?sfvrsn=4fe1f781_12

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

N/A

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The BA (Hons) Film Production course requires students to undertake 360 credits in order to achieve the qualification. The course is structured around the following teaching and learning methods:

In semester 1 of Level 4 the initial modules (Production Fundamentals, Post-Production Fundamentals, The Production Process) are designed as introductions to the production processes which students

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refine and utilize in the second semester. Semester 1 has workshops, lectures and seminars to ensure that students acquire creative, technical and logistic skills to support their observed technical and production assessment at the end of semester 1. During this initial stage of the course there is also a series of formative feedback tutorials with students to ensure understanding and engagement with the course curriculum.

In semester 2 the focus is on the collaborative nature of filmmaking, embodied in two group productions which culminate in the assessment of students’ contributions to these short form films. (Short Form Narrative: Fiction, Short Form Narrative Documentary/Music Video) Semester 2 also engages students with their first Research for Practice module which introduces them to a wide range of study skills, and to different methods of researching, capturing and presenting information and ideas. This module is also has lectures and workshops to support students as they are introduced to degree level critical thinking, research and practice.

Level 5 is designed to develop the critical, technical and production skills introduced at L4, advancing these skills to an intermediate level. Building on the knowledge and understanding acquired within the foundation modules of the first-year students are now expected to specialise in two production-role pathways. These pathway options will have been explored at the end of Level 4 and so at the start of L5 semester 1 students have already reflected on their options and have an understanding of the production roles that they have chosen to develop further. As with L4 semester 1 is front loaded with lectures, workshops and masterclasses from industry practioners representing the key production roles of producer, director, editor and sound recordist/designer. This ensures that students receive appropriate technical and creative skills to support their development in the more advanced modules of their chosen production role in semester 2. Industry practice and professionalism are also embedded within the curriculum, and an optional industry placement is offered for the student in the summer break. Students develop critical thinking research and practice skills in the Research for Practice modules 1 and 2, developing independent practice in preparation for their Research Essay in L6.

In semester 1 of Level 6 the range of tasks are designed to build further on existing practice and to stretch students as they prepare for the Major project in semester 2. In semester 1 a research essay engages students in a sustained enquiry about an agreed aspect of film production practice. Supervisory support encourages specialist investigation, culminating in a well-structured and referenced piece of writing or visual essay. Also within semester 1 the Professional Practice module focuses students on their transition to a post graduate career, developing their understandings of the rapidly changing world of commercial/industrial moving image production and enabling them to progress from the course with an ‘exit’ strategy’ for future development, education and employment this is completed at the beginning of semester 2. The Minor Project in semester 1 requires students to initiate and develop pre-production for a final, resolved piece of visual work. With tutorial support students prepare a rigorously researched and realistic film production proposal, developed throughout semester 1. The preparatory Minor Project is then ‘put into practice’ as a production in the Major Project of Semester 2, where it is shot, edited and delivered to a set timescale. The expectation is that in this concluding module students produce high quality, aesthetically considered work that demonstrates ability to self-manage and to work to professional expectations.

The Lecture

The lecture is the delivery of subject knowledge by a single member of staff to a large number of students. Its purpose is to efficiently introduce the issues, concerns and current understandings of a subject. It is used to support the content and learning outcomes of modules where necessary and appropriate. This form of learning and teaching has an important value in demonstrating the structure, processes and rhetoric of argument both spoken and visual. It is a method of teaching used particularly in historical and critical aspects of the course as well as by visiting speakers delivering material to large audiences. Brighton Film School has a substantial programme of visiting speakers and guest lecturers from industry.

The Seminar or Group Tutorial

This form of teaching consists of discussion between a group of students (approximately 10-20), with a tutor or tutors. It is the dominant teaching and learning method within the programme. It is used primarily within the context of students presenting and discussing their practical work in small groups. It is therefore a vital discursive arena of articulation and understanding which brings together critical/technical

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and verbal/visual skills. It is the arena where students discover ways of comprehending and talking about not only their own work but also the work of others.

The Individual Tutorial

For the individual student this form of one to one teaching will occur less frequently than the seminar, but it is an important part of teaching which provides a more personal, less public forum for students to engage with their ongoing practices/projects and to seek individual academic advice about it with a tutor. Its main function is to assist the student in the ongoing process of producing work and developing its direction rather than presenting work formally as in a seminar.

The Peer Review

Students are encouraged, where appropriate, to organise and participate in the presentation and discussion of their practical project work with peers. Much if this will take place during group critiques and tutorials. These support sessions are encouraged throughout the course. In addition to the collaboratively delivered units, students are encouraged to form support groups, which will be encouraged or facilitated by the tutor or unit tutor as appropriate.

Technical Demonstration

This form of teaching, delivered by an academic or technical member of staff, is informed by an approach which asks of the students ‘what is the problem?’ and discusses ‘how to solve it’ rather than telling the student 'what to do'. However, these sessions always ensure that students understand safe use of the studios and equipment. One main function of such teaching is to ensure the safe use of studios and processes in the school. The aim is to ensure that all students:

• Have a level of technical knowledge and experience which is appropriate to the cohort and their chosen focus

• Have, as individuals, access to particular processes and workshops that are deemed necessary for their particular personal work and development as agreed by their subject leader/tutor/academic programme leader

• Should be computer literate and have appropriate learning and communication skills

Practical Wisdom

The overarching approach to learning at BFS is one where students and staff work together to resolve the tensions between creative aspiration and practical achievability involved in filmmaking. It is appropriate therefore that our pedagogy is practice-centred, supported by research and consolidated by critical reflection. Teaching and Learning is primarily project-based and is explicitly designed to develop collaborative team-working skills as well as students’ autonomy and independent learning skills.

Students work individually and collaboratively with peers, technical and teaching staff to identify challenges critical to the success of their planned projects. Through this process, they learn the extent to which their current knowledge and skills meet the requirements of their projects. They reflect on and identify where there are gaps in that knowledge; learn where practicable how to fill those gaps and so fulfil their original plan or, if necessary, adapt that plan to ensure the project’s achievability. This challenges students’ ability to find and apply a balance of creative aspiration and practical achievability.

Students and staff working in partnership

Students and staff work together continually to resolve the tensions between creative aspiration and practical achievability. This gives students the ongoing opportunity to negotiate and shape both curriculum content and delivery with their tutors and course leader. For example:

• Working together on projects – staff as facilitators and guides (script stage or production stage)

• Evidence / coursework to be submitted is negotiated

• Negotiating roles

• Choice of role, project and area of study

• Choice of subject area and assessment format for academic study

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• Tutor as script-editor – student as screen writer

• Student led production

In addition, students have the opportunity to give feedback following each module using the University of Brighton survey instrument as well as through regular (four times a year) focus groups with senior managers.

Blended Learning

Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face teaching and learning techniques with online activities. It is important because students can access material as many times as they want in their own time, provides more time for collaboration between students and lecturers and gives the opportunity to lecturers to provide personalised feedback and support to every student.

Both Blended and Flipped learning are central elements of the film school’s overarching teaching and learning strategy. This strategy aims to progressively develop students’ independent learning skills, their ability to conduct research autonomously so as to ensure industry knowledge informs their practice. It’s also particularly valuable for those with learning difficulties who might need more time to consolidate their understanding than is available to them in class.

Employability

All learning is supported through the school’s engagement with industry organisations and individuals. These partners provide invaluable guidance in best working practice which is in turn built into the curriculum so preparing students for the realities of the workplace. Full and part-time staff are either experienced or practicing industry professionals and so are able to offer first hand advice on relevant current practices and there is flexibility to allow students to tailor their learning to their individual career aims.

Post-graduation the film school continues to work with alumni to support their successful transition to the professional world by network strengthening strategies including encouraging alumni to return as mentors of undergraduates and as visiting industry tutors. Through the industry engagement strategy (which is embedded within the curriculum throughout the 3 years) the students have been continually engaging with industry and developing their understanding of the industry workplace.

Inclusivity

Inclusive practice Brighton Film School ensures that the delivery of the curriculum takes into account the broad learning styles of students. The curriculum adopts a range of diverse learning, assessment and feedback activities to ensure that students can access and engage with their studies successfully.

Sustainability

Film production demands considerations of sustainability across a range of practices both professional and creative and across all disciplines of filmmaking. Possible considerations include the impact of film production on communities and individuals; ethics of the workplace and the needs of transnational cinema and filmmaking and the possible message of the films they produce.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment is continuous and ongoing through process and development, presentations of assignments, evidence of independent research through set tasks and documentation and contribution to critical debate from a developed position. This will be reflected in verbal and written feedback.

Summative Assessment

Summative assessment applies to the final marks given at assessment points on the completion and submission of specific assessment assignments.

Practical work: a demonstration of practical wisdom applied to a role and demonstrated in the successful completion of a moving image piece or screenplay, presentations and mock interview.

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Presentation: a demonstration of knowledge, understanding, and written and visual communication skills.

Portfolio: a demonstration of reflective engagement in workshop activities, reflective reading skills, and written communication skills.

Written Research Essay or Visual Essay: a demonstration of knowledge, understanding, analytical skill and ability to apply knowledge.

Observed Practical Work: demonstration of technical, production knowledge and collaborative and communication skills observed on a practical outcome.

Further information on total learning hours and proportions of the course delivered by each method is available on Unistats.

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

Assessment methods

The course is designed to engage the student(s) in the assessment process throughout the course. All modules will provide clear information on assessment tasks with feedback presented in marking grids which enable students to understand how marks have been awarded and, with formative feedback, how to develop their work in the future. All assessment and progression information is set out in conjunction with the University of Brighton’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR), which is available to students in the academic programme office, the University’s website and library. Student work is assessed by staff in relation to the aims and learning outcomes for each module of study. Feedback is given to students about the relationship between work done and the student’s stated intention. The purpose of assessment is to support progression to the next level of study, or to achieve a particular named award. Assessments are usually carried out in the form of reviewing produced, performed or exhibited work and/or the reading of texts as appropriate, by staff working together through dialogue and negotiation. A variety of forms of assessment are used across the programme to demonstrate ability in a range of skills. Inclusivity and diversity is embedded within the assessment strategy. Students are given choice on the type of assessment within an appropriate field of different but equivalent assessment task types in at least one module offered at each level. Summative Assessment

This assessment applies to the final marks given at assessment points on the completion and submission of specific assessment assignments. Summative assessment tasks fall into the following categories: Practical work: a demonstration of practical wisdom applied to a role and demonstrated in the successful completion of a moving image piece or screenplay, presentations and mock interview. Presentation: a demonstration of knowledge, understanding, and written and visual communication skills. Portfolio: a demonstration of reflective engagement in workshop activities, reflective reading skills, and written communication skills. Written Research Essay or Visual Essay: a demonstration of knowledge, understanding, analytical skill and ability to apply knowledge. Observed Practical Work: demonstration of technical, production knowledge and collaborative and communication skills observed on a practical outcome.

The table below maps the Learning Outcomes of the course to the assessment methods, modules and credits.

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Course Learning Outcome Assessment Methods Modules Credits

Knowledge and Theory: Graduates of BA (Hons) Film Production will:

1

Articulate a comprehensive awareness of the discipline of filmmaking, and its constituent departmental specialisms

Practical skills assessments

Edited film sequences

Film Productions/Screenings

Portfolios of Evidence

Critical reflections

Evaluations

Short Films

COMPULSORY AG1111 AG1112 AG1113 AG1114 AG1115 AG3030 AG3031 AG3032

OPTIONAL (4) AG2111 AG2121 AG2131 AG2141 AG2151 AG2112 AG2122 AG2132 AG2142 AG2152

280

Equivalent Learning Outcomes:

L5: Acknowledge the value of key theories, concepts and frameworks for interrogating and interpreting film and media products and practices

L4: Recognise key theories, concepts and frameworks for interrogating and interpreting film and media industry practice and production

2

Engage critically with major thinkers and debates which contextualise and influence contemporary filmmaking

Research Essays

Visual Research Essays

Critical Reflections

Evaluations

Research & Development Portfolio

COMPULSORY AG1116 AG2101 AG2102 AG3030 AG3031 AG3032


240


L5: Synthesise from a range of conceptual and practical ideas to inform the development of competent film production outputs in circumstances of varied complexity

L4: Explore the relationships between technical and creative aspects of film production and direction

3

Conduct systematic and independent enquiry into contemporary moving image practices, articulating a critical awareness of the reciprocity of theory and practice

Essays

Visual Research Essays


Evaluations

Research & Development

Portfolio

COMPULSORY AG1116 AG2101 AG2102 AG3030 AG3033 AG3031

OPTIONAL (4)

200

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L5: Undertake research into production and consumption of film and media, interpreting data to evaluate effective practices

L4: Select and utilise information from established sources and underpinning theories to inform practical and conceptual aspects of filmmaking practice

AG2111 AG2121 AG2131 AG2141 AG2151 AG2112 AG2122 AG2132 AG2142 AG2152

4

Critically analyse the cultural, economic, historical and societal influences which shape and inform contemporary filmmaking

Evaluations


Research & Development Portfolio

Presentations

Essays

Visual Essays

COMPULSORY AG1111 AG1112 AG1113 AG1114 AG1115 AG2101 AG2102

AG3030 AG3033 AG3031 AG3032


340 Equivalent Learning Outcomes:

L5: Evaluate the impact and influence of key cultural and societal issues on filmmaking

L4: Use established methods of judgment for assessing the quality of film and media

5

Synthesise concepts and information from the critical and contextual aspects of filmmaking practice and theory, to support the realisation and resolution of film production craft




Portfolios of Evidence

Critical reflections Evaluations Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3030

AG3031 AG3032 OPTIONAL (4)


180


L5: Analyse the relationships between a range of conceptual and theoretical perspectives to address the complexities of interpreting film and media

Subject Specific Skills: Graduates of BA (Hons) Film Production will:

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6

Create conceptually coherent film work for a variety of media platforms and contexts, with reference to aesthetic considerations and appropriateness of presentation

Scripts

Proposals

R&D Portfolios

Evaluations


Short Films


Self-promotion Portfolios

COMPULSORY AG1111 AG1112 AG1113 AG1114 AG1115 AG3030 AG3033 AG3031 AG3032



L5: Apply established production techniques and approaches within specified and predetermined resource limitations to construct viable and competent outputs

L4: Apply sound technical and creative production skills within clearly defined parameters

7

Critically Evaluate practice and production with reference to industry demands and expectations

Essays


Documentation of Production Processes


Evaluations



260


L5: Apply a variety of production methods and technical solutions for achieving practical outputs and conceptual clarity in film

L4: Undertake key production, editing and directional roles and responsibilities for commercial moving image production

8

Synthesise from a range of film production techniques to devise responses to complex briefs and circumstances; in line with established industry requirements


R&D Portfolios


Evaluations

Presentations


Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3030 AG3032

80

9

Critically analyse complex concepts and arguments, communicating an appreciation for the uncertainty of knowledge

Evaluations

Presentations

Essays

Visual Essays

COMPULSORY AG3030

AG3033 AG3031

60

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10

Apply project-specific leadership and collaborative competencies when working with others to manage the variables and contingencies of a range of filmmaking approaches



R&D Portfolios

Evaluations

Presentations



Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3030 AG3032

80

Professional Skills: Graduates of BA (Hons) Film Production will:

11

Conceptualize and realize filmmaking work in a range of complex and unpredictable contexts, acknowledging both recognized and emerging working processes in the field of filmmaking

R&D Portfolio




Evaluations


Short Films


AG3032 OPTIONAL (4)


280


L5: Work with others to negotiate the editing and production of content in various stages of the production cycle, recognizing and resolving conflict to deliver against realistic expectations

L4: Work collaboratively with other filmmakers, applying standard approaches to teamwork in specified contexts

12

Take accountability for the application and impact of your filmmaking craft in a range of autonomous and prescribed project settings

R&D Portfolio




Short films

Evaluations


COMPULSORY AG1111 AG1112 AG1113 AG1114 AG1115

AG3030 AG3032


260


L5: Work with limited supervision in a variety of production roles to resolve tensions between creative aspiration and practical achievability

L4: Set and communicate clear and realistic goals in a range of basic production settings and identify challenges to achieving success

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13

Act with autonomy to determine the selection and application of departmental specialisms to meet the needs of a production for a range of different audiences and collaborators


R&D Portfolios



Evaluations


Short Films


AG3033 AG3031 AG3032



L5: Communicate ideas and present information related to aspects of the production cycle, adapting to needs of various audiences

L4: Reflect on strengths and weaknesses in production outputs and the approaches taken to achieving them

14

Execute film craft in response

to the constraints and

requirements of the

filmmaking industry

R&D Portfolio




Evaluations


Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3033

AG3032

80

15

Employ current professional codes of conduct and ethical good practice through engagement in the film production process

Edited Sequences


R&D Portfolios


Evaluations

Presentations


Short Films


AG3030 AG3033 AG3032


280


L5: Consider ethical and

organizational standards and

expectations in relation to

specified production roles

L4: Discuss key ethical and

professional practice issues for

meeting sound expectations of a

developing practitioner

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16

Make decisions and propose solutions in response to the complex demands of emerging media and technology settings; critically evaluating the effectiveness of choices and approaches


Edited Sequences


R&D Portfolios


Evaluations

Presentations

Short Films

COMPULSORY

AG1111 AG1112 AG1113 AG1114 AG1115

AG3030 AG3032


260


L5: Seek and utilise feedback to support the development of situational awareness and communicative competencies

L4: Set and communicate clear and realistic goals in a range of basic production settings and identify challenges to achieving success

Transferrable Skills: Graduates of BA (Hons) Film Production will have:

17

Use skills of emotional intelligence to negotiate, resolve conflict and work effectively with others in professional and creative contexts.

Evaluations

R&D Portfolios


Film

Productions/Screenings

Presentations

Interviews


Film


Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3033

AG3030

AG3032

100

18

Communicate and present coherent ideas and information using verbal, visual and written forms, utilising appropriate technology

Essays

R&D Portfolios

Portfolio of self-promotion

materials

Presentations using

presentation software

Visual Essays

Budgeting software

Scriptwriting software

Sound production software

Digital camera

Editing Software

COMPULSORY AG3030

AG3033

AG3031 AG3032

120

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Critically self-assess to generate insight into practice, and make judgements on the approaches you take to it

Evaluations


Film


Presentations

Interviews

R&D Portfolios


Film


Short Films

COMPULSORY AG3030

AG3033

AG3031

AG3032

120

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

• BFS induction programme

• Student Contract

• Course Handbook

• Student Voice

• University of Brighton email address

• Personal tutor for advice and guidance

• Study space and allocated open access

• Extensive Library facilities (UoB)

• Welfare service (BFS)

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Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Industry standard postproduction workflow incorporating dedicated Mac facilities running Avid, Adobe Suite, Final Cut pro X, Logic X and DaVinci Resolve.

Remote access to Virtual Learning Environment.

In class teaching support for DSA students.

Technical support from in house industry experts.

Access to a range of dedicated professional equipment including:

Film studios for set-build and shooting.

52 seat screening room with full HD projection.

Camera department – 35mm Mitchell and Arri 3, Super-16SR3, Panavision Genesis Full HD shooting kit, Black Magic Cinema, Canon C100, Canon XF100, RED 4K.

Grip department – Elemack Spider, 10 x 8ft track, jib arm, Flat bed dolly.

Lighting department – HMI, Kinoflow, 2K, 1k, Arri 800w, Arri 300W, Dado, LED.

Health and Safety Induction.

Risk Assessment certificate for studio practice work.

Access to specialist learning resources including journals, scripts, exemplar work and film library.

Regular student voice sessions.

PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

The BA (Hons) Film Production provides students with an industry-focused experience that balances the development of creative, technical and academic skills in order to prepare students for a sustainable career in the film and related creative industries. It provides students with a thorough grounding in the principal creative and technical roles of the film industry, together with an understanding as to how these roles work together collaboratively. Students choose to specialise in a particular production job role as they progress through the course in order to hone their creative and technical skills within chosen specialisms. Level 4

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

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Production Fundamentals

AG1111 20 Credits

Short Form Narrative

AG1114 20 Credits

Post Production Fundamentals

AG1112 20 Credits

Short Form Narrative: Documentary/Music Video

AG1115 20 Credits

The Production Process

AG1113 20 Credits

Research for Practice 1: Film Language and the Message in Film

AG1116 20 Credits

L4 is designed to ensure that students have a foundational understanding and grounding in the technologies, crafts, roles and fundamental principles of digital film production. During the first semester it will introduces the students to the key production roles of producer, director, DOP, camera operator, sound recordist and editor. Semester 2 will embed these production skills with the production of two collaborative short film projects.

Level 5


Students to select two optional modules within each semester

Pathway 1 Camera and Lighting 1

AG2111 20 Credits

Pathway 1 Camera and Lighting 2

AG2112 20 Credits

Pathway 2 Editing and Post-Production 1

AG2121 20 Credits

Pathway 2 Editing and Post-Production 2

AG2122 20 Credits

Pathway 3 Writing and Directing 1

AG2131 20 Credits

Pathway 3 Writing and Directing 2

AG2132 20 Credits

Pathway 4 Production: Managing the Production 1

AG2141 20 Credits

Pathway 4 Production: Managing the Production 2

AG2142 20 Credits

Pathway 5 Sound Production and Post-Production 1

AG2151 20 Credits

Pathway 5 Sound Production and Post-Production 2

AG2152 20 Credits

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Compulsory Research for Practice 2: Style, Form and Industry

AG2101 20 Credits

Compulsory Research for Practice 3: Politics, Culture and Ideology

AG2102 20 Credits

Level 5 has been designed to develop the critical, technical and production skills developed in L4 and advance these skills to an intermediate level. Students will need to progress from their semester 1 pathway to the same pathway in semester 2 to ensure that they have developed the appropriate subject specialism and knowledge.

Level 6


Minor Project: Pre-Production

AG3030 20 Credits

Major Project: Production & Post-Production

AG3032 60 Credits

Research Essay: Historical and Critical Studies

AG3031 20 Credits

Professional Practice

AG3033 20 Credits

Level 6 has been designed in order for the students to realise an advanced critical understanding of development and production resulting in them being able synthesize creative, technical, theoretical and organizational skills within the production discipline of their choice. The expectation will be for high quality, aesthetically considered work that demonstrates ability to self-manage and work to professional expectations.

Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level8 Module code Status Module title Credit

4 AG1111 C PRODUCTION FUNDAMENTALS 20

4 AG1112 C POST PRODUCTION FUNDAMENTALS 20

4 AG1113 C THE PRODUCTION PROCESS 20

4 AG1114 C SHORT FORM NARRATIVE 20

4 AG1116 C RESEARCH FOR PRACTICE 1:

Film Language and the Message in Film 20

4 AG1115 C SHORT FORM NARRATIVE:

Documentary/Music Video 20

8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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5 AG2111 O CAMERA & LIGHTING 1 20

5 AG2121 O EDITING AND POST-PRODUCTION 1 20

5 AG2131 O WRITING & DIRECTING 1 20

5 AG2141 O PRODUCING - MANAGING THE PRODUCTION 1 20

5 AG2151 O SOUND PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION 1 20


Style, Form and Industry 20

5 AG2112 O CAMERA & LIGHTING 2 20

5 AG2122 O EDITING & POST-PRODUCTION 2 20

5 AG2132 O WRITING & DIRECTING 2 20

5 AG2142 O PRODUCING - MANAGING THE PRODUCTION 2 20

5 AG2152 O SOUND PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION 2 20


Politics, Culture and Ideology 20

6 AG3030 C MINOR PROJECT:

Pre-Production 20

6 AG3033 C PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 20

6 AG3031 C RESEARCH ESSAY:

Historical & Critical Studies 20

6 AG3032 C MAJOR PROJECT:

Production & Post-Production 60

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits9 Minimum credits10 Ratio of marks11: Class of award

Final BA Hons Film Production 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree

Intermediate BA Film Production 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 60

Level 6 marks Ordinary degree

Intermediate DipHE Film Production 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 5 marks Not applicable

Intermediate CertHE Film Production 4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Level 4 marks Not applicable

Intermediate Select Total credit Select Minimum credit at level of award Select

Select Select

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate12 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

9 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

Document template revised August 2017

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

The course regulations are in accordance with the University's General Examination and Assessment Regulations (available from the school office or the Registry).

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board

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