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Film Making - UH-000458

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<li>However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:</li>
<li>104-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications</li>
<li>Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may be acceptable.</li>
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UH-000458 - Film Making

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts

Diploma of Higher Education

A comprehension and appreciation of the context and consequences of the emergence of media convergence and the role of participatory media in production, dissemination and reception of mediated content. 

Use knowledge and understanding of communication, culture and media to critically assess of existing media systems and their premises and consequences with particular regard to their role in processes of democratic participation and citizenship.

Competencies in technical and creative processes of film production reflecting the specificity of filmic forms.

An understanding of carrying out research and analysis of media industries, technologies users and content in a variety of forms involving sustained independent and critical enquiry. 

Demonstrate problem solving project management and delivery skills. 

An understanding of professional and occupational codes and practices in screen industries.

A critical understanding of a concepts, approaches, theories, and thinkers in the interplay of culture, media, technologies (of production, distribution and reception) and society, with a particular focus on popular culture, consumer and commercial culture, and entertainment.

Undertake systematic, independent research employing appropriate methods.

An understanding and appreciation of historical development of forms of mediated communication including film, television, online media as structuring and structured structures. 

Communicate effectively in interpersonal contexts.

An understanding of processes of content production of sound, image, text and moving image in screen, broadcast or online media and appreciation of and capacity to achieve industry standards.

Work independently and flexibly demonstrating self-direction.

The capacity to critically assess and reflect one’s own creative, technical and analytical work through and understanding of the conceptual and methodological canon in the study of media and communication.

Competencies in practices and technologies of post-production including editing.

Use a variety of computer-based skills including competences in digital and screen production (including editing, budgeting and scheduling software). 

Anticipate and respond to changing professional demands and opportunities in a digital world.

Competencies in processes and technologies of video production including cinematography and lighting.

Utilise knowledge of technical and creative skills and practices in screen production to challenge and advance existing forms and conventions.

A detailed understanding of practices and processes of the promotion and distribution of film and television.

Competencies in the creative and organisational processes of film preproduction based on an in-depth understanding of the interplay between form and content in motion pictures (including liveness and seriality).

Systematically collate and order information collate, and to develop ideas and cogently expressed through different textual forms.

Knowledge of structures of funding and commissioning in sectors of the creative industries relevant to specific programmes including those specific to processes of media convergence participatory culture and platformisation. 

Assess personal strengths and weaknesses as part of the process of PDP.

Produce creative, analytical and technical work in in a self-directed manner.

Critically informed competencies in production management in its technological, legal and industry context.

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<li>The Student Panel meets a minimum of twice a year and matters of concern are reported to the Course Committee.</li>
<li>The University strongly encourages student representation on all major committees within the University.</li>
<li>Staff Appraisals: Staff development priorities in the University include a focus on achieving excellence in learning, teaching and scholarship.</li>
<li>Course and module evaluation questionnaires are distributed annually to students; the results are considered by Course Committee and reported to the Annual Evaluation Committee.</li>
<li>School Teaching and Learning Committee.</li>
<li>Peer Observation of Teaching.</li>
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UH-000458

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The Subject Area of Media, Journalism and Film, as it then was, completed a Subject Review during 2020.
This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if they take full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the course handbook.
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<li>Our subject area’s team of media technicians generally support the use of technical facilities for all students, including our specialist TV, radio and film studios, cameras and audio recording equipment, editing and media management software. This support can take the form of in-class demonstrations, ad hoc support in person or through remote video calling, and a range of electronic helpsheets and video resources, made available through the University’s VLE.</li>
<li>Students also receive support from their Personal Academic Tutors, who normally remain with them throughout their studies. Students are offered five PAT meetings per academic year but can also contact their PAT for ad hoc meetings should the need arise.</li>
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