Credit Points: 30
Study Time: 300 Hours

Building on the Autumn Term unit (3 October - 9 December 2011) Fundamentals 1, this unit consists of a series of workshops and seminars which will allow you to explore the fundamental operational and creative practices of each of the major film production departments: Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Sound, Directing, and Production. This is an opportunity to engage with specialist areas of film making in more depth, enhance your knowledge and abilities in the production process.

At the end of the unit there are a series of diagnostic workshops to allow informed choice of specialisation. These choices of specialisations are examined and discussed with tutors and a selection is made on the basis of a student's aptitude. A limited number of places are available in each specialism, and a competitive application process may be required.

Learning and teaching will be based upon industry practice, and will involve working both on location and in the studio. Continued emphasis will be given to Health and Safety practice in the production environment.

Outline Syllabus
(An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit)

• Cinematography - camera and lighting
• Production Design - set design and art direction
• Post Production and Editing - fundamentals of post production and the art of editing
• Sound - acquisition and post production
• Direction - fiction and documentary practice
• Production - creative producing and production management

Method of Delivery
Studio-based practical workshops, location visits, seminars, independent learning and research, viewings and critiques. Screenings and lectures.

Aims

A1 To develop a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the operation of the major film production departments.
A2 To develop your skills on location, in the studio environment, and in post-production suites in accordance with professional practice.
A3 To provide the opportunity for evaluation of your performance and abilities.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice used in the major film production roles.
LO2 Work effectively on location, in the studio environment and in post-production suites in accordance with recognised professional practice.
LO3 Analyse and evaluate your progress and achievement with a view to future specialisation.

Reference Material

Recommended
Bayes, S (2003) 4th Edition, The Avid handbook: intermediate techniques, strategies, and survival information for Avid editing systems, London: Focal Press
Borwick, J. (1996). Sound recording practice (4th Ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Ettedgui, P. (1999). Production design and art direction - screencraft Oxford: Focal Press
Houghton, B. (1991) What a Producer Does: The Art of Movie-making, California: Silman-Jame Press
Jones, Chris (2003) The guerilla film makers movie blueprint: Continuum
Katz, S D (2004) Cinematic motion: a workshop for staging scenes, Studio City: Michael Wiese Productions
Mackendrick, A. (2006) On Film-Making. 1st.ed. London & New York: Faber & Faber.
Samuelson, D. W. (1986), 2nd edition, revised, Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment: Choice and Technique, London: Focal Press,
Wheeler, P (2005) 2nd edition, revised, Practical Cinematography, London, Focal Press,