Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI The Video Essay
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Film and Creative Writing
Module Code	09 39916
Module Lead	Dr Richard Langley
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module offers students the opportunity to produce a short-form factual film project in a digital format. The practical work develops from a week-by-week study of documentary filmmaking across a range of formats including film, television and digital platforms. An emphasis will be placed upon style and form in preparation for students' own practical work. Training in filming and editing will be delivered as part of the module and students will work in small 'crews' to achieve the module aims.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an ability to analyse audiovisual texts across a range of formats including film, television and digital media, with an emphasis on the video essay. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between technical skill and creative intention as part of a coherent audiovisual methodology. Demonstrate an ability to design and produce audiovisual content as part of a team, utilising specialist skills in practical filmmaking and editing Critically reflect on practical work through written assessment
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessments: 1 x short-form video essay (maximum length of 10 minutes running time) (75%) Short critical reflection essay (maximum 1500 words) (25%) Reassessment: 1 x short-form video essay (maximum length of 10 minutes running time) (75%) Short critical reflection essay (maximum 1500 words) (25%)
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