Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

5025FILM-JAN-MTP

Aims

1. To develop an understanding of the working practices of the British film industry in the sectors of film funding, production, distribution and exhibition. 2. To make students aware of work experience opportunities in film and related fields. 3. To develop a personal career experience plan.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the organisation of, and working practices of the different sectors of the British film industry on a local and national level.
2.
Evaluate the potential employment market with regard to their own area of film related career interest.
3.
Prepare a CV, be familiar with making work experience applications, and produce self-marketing material.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Working practices of funding, production, distribution and exhibition in the British film industry. Working practices of the film industry in Liverpool. Engaging with and exploring the range of activities needed to find work experience in film or film related organisations.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to give you an understanding of the working practices and organisation of the British film industry in the sectors of film funding, production, distribution and exhibition. It allows you to develop a personal career experience plan to aid future employment.
Additional Information:This module aims to give students an understanding of the working practices and organisation of the British film industry. The module complements student understanding of the film text gained on other academic modules and student understanding of filmmaking practice gained on practical modules. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of the different sectors of the local and national film industry into a recognition of the job opportunities that are presented in an area of personal career interest to them. Students will apply to relevant work experience opportunities as part of their careers portfolio.

Assessments

Essay

Portfolio