| Unit name | Film and Television Research and Project Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FATV20034 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Kent |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of Film and Television |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important:
This unit introduces students to advanced film and television research methods and prepares them for the capstone projects they will carry out in Year 3. The unit is divided into 3 parts. In part 1, students explore the process of conducting advanced scholarly written research in film and television and familiarise themselves with the tools, sources and approaches they can use when planning, researching and writing a written dissertation. In Part 2, students examine the process of developing a graduate filmmaking project in groups. Students will work in teams to develop ideas, prepare and present projects in scope and complexity equivalent to those of Year 3 graduate practical projects. In Part 3, students will prepare themselves for, and explore, potential industry placements they might carry out as part of their course in Year 3.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study:
This unit allows students to develop key skills and methods they will use in the Year 3 capstone units (Written Dissertation, Graduate Practical Project and Industry Placement). The unit also allow students to familiarise themselves with the format, scope and expectations of BA dissertations and capstone projects. Finally, as part of the unit students will develop proposals they can use for their final year projects.
Overview of Content:
The unit teaches students key tools, processes and methods associated with film and television research, development and internships. The unit combines sessions on different research methods, tools and approaches with case-study presentations delivered by film and television researchers and industry professionals. As part of the unit, students learn the key skills associated with film and television academic research, including how to plan, write and format a long (10,000 word) essay. At the same time, students develop a practical understanding of how to plan and develop a complex piece of filmmaking in groups. Finally, students learn how to format a CV and Cover Letter specifically for careers in industry, with the support and advice of Career Services and industry professionals.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit:
Students will gain the knowledge, skills and preparation to undertake complex research, production and placement projects in Year 3.
Learning Outcomes:
Weekly seminar, lecture and screening, supported by self-directed tasks where appropriate.
Tasks which do not count towards your unit mark but are required for credit (zero-weighted)
1X CV + Cover Letter (0%, Required for credit) [ILO 3]
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
1X 1500 word written dissertation proposal (50%) [ILO 1]
1X 5-minute pitch + Q&A (50%) [ILO 2)
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the form or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are normally confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the academic year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. FATV20034).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
