1. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Film Technology CE00013-1 Semester 2

2. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Assignment –In groups produce a 5 minute film based on your 1 st semester scripts –Or produce a 5 minute documentary on a subject of your choice –Create documentation of your planning and production methods –Write a 5 page group report detailing your production

3. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Develop your technical skills from the first year Learn more in depth planning techniques Introduction to lighting Introduction to sound Introduction to documentary making

4. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Semester Plan –Week 1 - Introduction To Module –Week 2 - Planning your production –Week 3 - Documentary filmmaking –Week 4 - Intro to lighting –Week 5 - Intro to sound –Week 9 - Progress meeting –Week 12 - Progress meeting

5. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Assessment –1 five min film on DV tape –1 five page group report –Sample of production documents (scripts, storyboard, breakdowns etc). –Peer assessment at week 9 –Peer assessment on final submission

6. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology 5 Minute Film –Your film should demonstrate a good working knowledge of the camera and editing skills you learnt last year –It should also demonstrate that you have furthered you knowledge and improved your standard of work

7. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology 5 Minute Film –You should demonstrate your understanding of this semesters lecture material in relation to lighting and sound –You should also demonstrate you ability to research independently and apply what you learn to your practical work

8. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology 5 Page Group Report –This should back up the practical work and provide details of how you set up and completed your film, any independent research should be included –Conclusions and evaluations are important

9. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Sample Of Production Documents –Submit a representative sample of the documents used to plan the film

10. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Progress Reports, Week 9 and 12 –Attendance at these will be compulsory, you will need to bring rushes to allow us to comment on possible improvements on you work. –Peer assessment will be carried out at the first session and for the final submission

11. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Introduction To Job Roles –Within your groups try to define specific roles for each member –You will probably need to take on more than one job, and every member will need to contribute to the planning stages

12. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Producer –The producer raises money for a project, and they are often responsible for creating the entire package, from buying scripts to hiring crew and equipment –The line producer will be responsible for the day to day running of the production

13. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Director –The director is responsible for translating the written script into visual terms –They will direct the actors performances –The level of involvement varies, from being the main artistic force, to directors who are bound by agreements with producers or studios

14. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Director Of Photography –Also called cinematographer, first cameraman or lighting cameraman –They work in close contact with the director, grip and lighting teams –They are responsible for composing shots, including framing, lighting and camera movement

15. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Camera Operator –On large scale productions more than one person will be responsible for operating the camera –For your production you could have a camera operator and camera assistant, the assistant will organise tapes and keep a camera report sheet or shot list

16. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Sound Recordist/Mixer –Responsible for gathering any production audio, including dialogue, on set sounds and buzz tracks –For your production this job can cover production and post productions sound such as foley or ADR

17. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Editor –In consultation with the director the editor will assemble the various shots, angles and takes into the complete film –The editor must be aware of shot continuity and how to tell a story visually –Assistant editors will carry out various functions including digitising and organising material

18. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Other Job Roles –Art Directors –Gaffers –Grip –Script Supervisors

19. Module Outline Level 1 Film Technology Group Organisation –Groups of 4 or 5 based on last years scriptwriting groups –If you worked in pairs or threes you will need to combine with another group –For this weeks tutorials turn up to the same slot you were in last semester