Development and Production L3
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CULT3042 | Cultural, Media and Visual Studies | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CULT3042
- School
- Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module considers the main processes and people involved in the development and production of screen content.
In particular, it will cover the following areas:
People (talent development and management)
Ideas (development and content creation)
Money (financing and assets)
Places (global production trends)
Target Students
Available for students on BA Film and Television Studies.Also available to Liberal Arts students.
Classes
- One 3-hour workshop each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Portfolio of written work or equivalent 3,000 words
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to develop student understanding and knowledge of the processes and people involved in the production of film, television and screen products today. It will do so by mapping out: a) the key roles and responsibilities of industry ‘producers’; b) the role of institutions in the industry, including studios, production companies, labour organisations/Guilds/professional societies and related; c) issues concerning financing, budgets and related aspects, such as IP and pay structures; d) global trends in production, including flows of talent, co-productions and production contexts in different territories.Learning Outcomes
1. Intellectual skills
a. Identify and analyze the various process that comprise what is collectively referred to as ‘industry’
b. Critically evaluate, package and present research and a variety of types of information and evidence1
2. Professional / practical skills
a. Identify and assess various modes of production development, such as idea generation, project funding and logistical organisation of a production
b. Approach and address issues and challenges from a global perspective to facilitate collaboration in different production and regulatory contexts
c. Develop ability to engage with industry attitudes and specialist languages
3. Transferable / key skills
a.•Oral and Written Communication
b.•Professionalism
c.•Team Work
d.•Self Management