Course: BA (Hons) Film & Media Arts Production

Module: Short Film FMA5001-40

Module Leader: Ross Bliss
Brief Date: 19/09/23
Hand-in dates:
Short Film Production
Pitch 14/11/23
Film 07/05/24
Folder 09/05/24
Feedback Date 06/06/24

By successful completion of the
module, you will be able to
demonstrate:
1. The ability to use research
techniques to develop creative
concepts and ideas.
2. A critical understanding of the
established pre-production
techniques required to
construct a narrative that
underpins the development and
production of a short film.
3. The ability to creatively
manipulate and integrate the
key elements of visuals and
sound, editing coherently to
fulfil the aims of the project.
4. The ability to collaborate as part
of a production crew to achieve
the aims of the project.
You are each to Research, Develop and Pitch an idea for a short film to
be shot on a yet-to-be decided location over 5 days in February.
One film will be chosen by a panel of industry representatives to be
put into production as a group project.
You will work collaboratively in assigned roles on the Pre-Production,
Production and Post Production of your Film.
Finally, you should critically evaluate the production process, the final
film and your contribution.
Submit:
Individually
Pitch pack & research for your own pitched film & evaluation
Research for your final role(s) in selected film.
Production folder including notes, stills, paperwork, comms logs etc.
Anything relevant to your role or role(s) in the production.
Critical Evaluation of all stages of production focusing on your role and
development.

5. Critical appraisal and evaluation Critical Evaluation of final film.

of the success and failure of the
project in order to inform future
practice. As a group

Final Film
Assessment Weighting Master Production Folder

Short Film - 80%

Production/ Research Folder
+ Evaluation - 20%
Links, Research & Ideas, visit: www.poool.co.uk/ and module page on
Office 365.
Also see module handbook on Office 365 for guidance on how this
will be graded.