Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

5023FILM-JAN-MTP

Aims

1. To offer practice-based learning that provides an opportunity for students to plan, manage, and produce a short film. 2. To develop technical skills associated with filmmaking.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate fluency in applying a variety of audiovisual techniques.
2.
Successfully plan and produce a short film.
3.
Understand the roles associated with small film production units

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Understanding the principles of short filmmaking in terms of technical skill and project management. Developing relevant materials such as scripts, storyboards, and production schedules in preparation for the production of a coherent short film. Applying knowledge of lighting, cinematography, sound recording, sound design, and editing.
Module Overview:
Through practice-based learning, you will learn to plan, manage and produce a short film and develop the technical skills associated with filmmaking.
Additional Information:Knowledge of working with film equipment and editing software as acquired in Filmmaking A, B, and Experimental Filmmaking are compulsory. Each group will plan, shoot, and edit a 5-minute short film. The midterm submission (Assignment 1) aids to stimulate reflection on creative and organisational choices for Assignment 2. Production groups are free to decide whether to make a documentary, fiction, or experimental film.

Assessments

Artefacts
Portfolio