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This practical module allows students to develop, practice and complete a narrative short of up to 10-minutes in length. Students will work as a professional crew adhering to set roles, groups and roles formalized by negotiation allowing students the opportunity to gain both a broad understanding of the narrative form whilst specializing in a practical role using advanced Level II equipment and software.

This module requires focus and dedication by all members within a formalized narrative production crew structure. The first half of the module deals with script development and will introduce advanced narrative concepts. Practice shooting scripted sequences allowing opportunities for location and studio based learning through test shoots and edits. Students are encouraged to discuss technical, aesthetic and logistic considerations in 'crew seminars' held throughout the semester. Self initiated research, with tutorial support, will lead to scheduled shoots where individuals will learn the dynamics and professional responsibilities of group work. There will be a final critique of both the work and working practice. Work of high quality will be submitted to regional and national competitions, such as Viewfinder.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Theoretically and critically apply narrative concepts to scripting and in turn translate these into a visual/audio language through practical production.
2. Conceptually construct a visual style through storyboarding and research relevant to the chosen film form/genre.
3. Conceptualise and construct mis-en-scene relevant to a chosen narrative form utilizing props, set design and lighting.
4. Critically apply and translate a working script according within specific chosen production role, such as director, camera operator, editor.
5. Demonstrate a good command over role specific technical and/or logistic knowledge with an understanding of its relation to other specific roles.
6. Systematically develop and adhere to strict production schedules and formulate appropriate risk assessment responses to location work in advance of production activity.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.