Module Details

Module Code: MEDI C4G01
Module Title: Sustainable Filmmaking
Title: Sustainable Filmmaking
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Yvonne Finn
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
1. To provide an understanding of the benefits and integration of sustainable building practices, circular economy theory, waste management and waste reduction methods in relation to the construction needs of the film industry.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of mitigation methods to limit environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location.
3. To examine general sustainable strategies throughout the whole lifespan of the filmmaking project.
4. To examine and apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry, e.g., GREEN FILM Certification and Albert Sustainable Production Certification.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental impact of constructing a film set and how these can be offset by applying circular economy theory and waste reduction management techniques.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of mitigation methods to limit environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location.
LO3 Demonstrate knowledge of general sustainable strategies throughout the whole lifespan of a filmmaking project.
LO4 Demonstrate knowledge relating to how the Film and TV Industry is Working Towards Sustainability using virtual production methods.
LO5 Demonstrate the ability to apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Sustainable Buildings
(a) Energy efficient buildings (b) Renewables
Whole life cycle analysis
(a) whole life cycle analysis (b) life cycle costing (c) circular economy theory (d) Urban mining (b) Reuse of construction materials, sets, props, rigging/harnessing equipment, etc.
Waste Management
(a) waste product types and categories (b) ISO 14001 Environmental management systems (c) waste management methods
Mitigating environmental impacts of location filming
(a) Potential environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location (b) Reducing potential risks (c) Mitigation requirements and habitat restoration following filming
General sustainable strategies for a film set
(a) Sustainable materials for set construction, scenery and general paper usage, e.g., scripts, daily work schedules, etc. (b) Electrical power and lighting (c) Transportation to and from accommodation (d) Sustainable facilities (e) Catering
Sustainable certification methods for the film industry
(a) Sustainable certification methods for the film industry, e.g. GREEN FILM certification and Albert Sustainable Production Certification (albert Consortium led by BAFTA, UK) (b) Other sustainable certification, e.g. BREEAM and LEED (c) Completing a certification project.
Virtual production and sustainable filming
(a) Virtual production explained (b) Virtual production software and methodology (c) How virtual production is making the film industry more sustainable
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class examination (40%)
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry (40%)
Presentation based research project (20%)
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Green Screen Interreg Europe. Sign Posting to Green Best Practice in Audiovisual Production.
  • Niko Roorda. (2020), Fundamentals of Sustainable Development, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 0367511193].
  • Naeem Sadiq,Asif Hayat Khan. (2019), ISO 14001 Step by Step, Itgp, p.126, [ISBN: 1787780325].
  • Boussabaine H, Kirkham T. (2004), Whole Life-cycle Costing: Risk and Risk Responses, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 1405107863].
  • (2020), Green matters Environmental sustainability and film production: an overview of current practice, Bigger Picture Research.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CIOB. (2002), Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 3rd Edition. Blackwell.
  • S. Keoki Sears, Glenn A. Sears, Richard H. Clough. (2008), Construction Project Management: A Practical Guide to Field Construction Management., 5th edition. Wiley.
  • Dassault systemes. (2018), SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING A GUIDE TO TRANSFORMATION.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: