| Unit name | Production Skills: Producing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DRAMM1206 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Mr. Metelerkamp |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Drama: Theatre, Film, Television |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit is one of the options designated under the generic category of Production Skills. As with the others it is designed to offer reinforcement in one skill area to build on the general understanding developed through mandatory units and to enable the acquisition of a base of skills so collaborative production of the dissertation projects is possible at the appropriate professional standards. The unit offers an introduction to the skills, disciplines and industrial understanding appropriate for small-scale independent producers, including both the entrepreneurial and line-management functions of the role. The former include business analysis, finance and marketing, media law, and the preparation of business plans. The latter include budgeting, scheduling and production management. In the section of the unit devoted to line-management issues, emphasis is placed on the skills necessary for successful completion of MA dissertation projects.
