| Unit name | Screen 2: Concepts and Practices |
|---|---|
| Unit code | DRAM21004 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Maingard |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Co-requisites | |
| School/department | Department of Drama: Theatre, Film, Television |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit explores selected concepts and practices in film and screen media. Topics and issues addressed include: realism and representation; historical and institutional contexts of production, circulation and reception; genre structure, conventions and iconography; performance; performative environments; discourse analysis. Historical and theoretical concepts are approached with close reference both to mainstream production and to works that make innovative use of form and audio-visual techniques.
Aims:
1. To explore critically a range of screen practices.
2. To develop appropriate critical and theoretical approaches to the chosen practices.
3. To investigate in a chosen practical and creative manner one or more alternative languages of screen expression and (re)presentation.
4. To develop appropriate self-reflective analytical methods.
5. To develop production skills for screen practice.
6. To develop group-work project skills.
7. To be able to reflect on individual work within a collaborative production context.
1. To demonstrate sound knowledge of key secondary literature
2. To be aware of, and able to apply a range of established critical and theoretical ideas
3. To present a clear and well-structured argument, supported by relevant critical and theoretical literature
4. To present work that is consistently accurate in terms of its use of English and referencing
5. To be able to communicate verbally key ideas based on secondary reading and relevant primary texts
6. To demonstrate skills of time management
7. To plan and execute a research project
Plus as appropriate to the mode of teaching, that is, the combination of seminar and practice-based workshop and/or presentations:
8. To be able to write a reflective account of practical work
9. To be able to work constructively and creatively in a group-based workshop
10. To be able to work within the disciplines of production and project processes, working to deadlines and within production budgets
11. To work independently and reach individual/personal judgements within a collaborative context
12. To be able to reflect on individual work within a collaborative production context.
Seminars, workshops, screenings, as appropriate.
3,000-word essay + student presentation + 1,500-word write-up, or equivalent.
OR
Essay [2,500 words] [1/3 of total unit mark] + Assessment of short practical workshops, inc. preparation & participation in class; presentation/performance; and critical analysis [1,500 words] [2/3 of total unit mark]
OR
Assessment of long practical workshops, inc. preparation & participation in class; preparation & execution of technical production role; presentation/performance; and critical analysis [2,500 words]
Exemplary:
