Film Pre-Production Project: Ideas, Scripts and Casts - AIC2425

Assessment 1: Project work

The formative assessment element of this module is going through regular group supervisions with the tutor, where creative and technical feedback is given verbally. Students practice and participate in a self-directed joint production process. Use of peer assessment of development proposals may be made where appropriate.

Project Work

Assessment 1: Oral Assessment

Assessment 1 is an interim viva assessing collective progress and individual contributions to the project to date. Assessment.

Oral assessment

Assessment 2: Project Work

Assessment 2 is an individual submission of the group project proposal, typically consisting of elements such as a video pitch, script or treatment, taster tape, individual contribution statement, proposed budget, and draft production calendar.

This module guides you through the processes involved in the preproduction of a fiction or documentary film. You will develop and create an idea, pitch, treatment and taster tape in collaboration with fellow students. Your completed preproduction projects will form the basis for final year film making major projects.

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AIC2425 - Film Pre-Production Project: Ideas, Scripts and Casts

Film Pre-Production Project: Ideas, Scripts and Casts

critically assess the creative and aesthetic merits of development proposals.

conceptualise processes of reception, distribution and production in selecting suitable proposals and formats for development.

recognise processes in pre-production in film and screen drama, including development production, screenwriting and casting.

create pitches, treatments and taster tapes of high production values.

demonstrate the ability to collaboratively develop scripts into production-ready projects.

identify and develop original ideas for film production.