CE00991-7 - NEGOTIATED LEARNING - FILM PRODUCTION

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Module Descriptor

Code: CE00991-7

Version: 2

Approval Status: Valid Current

Title: NEGOTIATED LEARNING - FILM PRODUCTION

Section: Computing, Engineering & Technology

Level: 7

Contact

E-mail Address

VLE

HEATHER MINCHIN

H.MINCHIN@STAFFS.AC.UK

Blackboard

Pattern Of Delivery

Credits
15

Contact Hours
12

Independent
Study Hours

Total Learning
Hours

138

150

Description of Pattern of Delivery

Pattern 1, study 100% in period 1
Pattern 2, study 100% in period 2
Pattern 3, study 100% in period 3
Pattern 4, study 50% in period 1
Pattern 4, study 50% in period 2
Pattern 5, study 50% in period 2
Pattern 5, study 50% in period 3
Pattern 6, study 33% in period 1
Pattern 6, study 33% in period 2
Pattern 6, study 34% in period 3

Site
STAFFORD

Registration Conditions

Module Version Condition Text

None

Module Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
Assessment
Details

100% in-class assessment is in effect as follows:2000 word report weighted at 60%.

Practical weighted at 40%
The report will document the research, testing and conclusions of the negotiated study.

Indicative
Content

The project detail should be decided by negotiation with the chosen tutor.
The purpose of the Negotiated Study module is for students to explore a specific area within their
chosen specialism. Research will be completed into a specific subject area that will then be backed up by
testing.
The report will document the research, testing and conclusions.

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Learning
Strategies

Self managed learnign through with direction with tutor at 30 minutes per week per student for 12
weeks.

Prospectus
Information

Students will research into an agreed subject area and complete testing to prove the validity of the
research. The purpose of the Negotiated Study module is for students to explore a specific area within
their chosen specialism.

Resources

High Definition film technology equipment

Television studios
Digital audio recording equipment
Grip equipment
Library and internet

Special
Admissions
Requirements

None.
Text books and journals are dependant on the subject area and will be negotiated with the tutor
assigned to the student
General texts recommended for this module are:

Texts

Erickson, G, 2005 The Independent Producers Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Source Book. 2nd
Edition: Schirmer Trade Books, ISBN-10: 0825673186, ISBN-13: 978-0825673184
Goodell, G, 2003, Independent Film Production: A Complete Guide Through Concept to Distribution. 1st
Edition: St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN-10: 0312181175
ISBN-13: 978-0312181178

Learning Outcome
1. DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF KNOWLEDGE WHICH IS AT THE CUTTING EDGE
OF A CHOSEN SUBJECT AREA WITHIN FILM PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY.

Knowledge &
Understanding

2. IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE STRATEGIES TO TEST AND DEVELOP THE CHOSEN PROJECT AND
ARTICULATE THEM IN THE FORM OF A REPORT.

Problem Solving

3. RESEARCH THE CHOSEN AREA USING JOURNALS, TEXTS AND CONFERENCE PAPERS AND
NEGOTIATE THE PROGRAM OF STUDY WITH A SUPERVISOR.

Enquiry

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Learning

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