Module Details

Module Code: PRTC
Module Title: Practical Production
Title: Practical Production
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 15
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Brendan Connolly
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to build upon and enhance the varying practical skills student's have learned throughout the programme so far. Included will be production planning and management, studio and location production practices applied to current, 'real world' content and subject matter.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills utilising varying production film stock, equipment and software.
LO2 Competently pitch programme ideas to an acting commissioner editor.
LO3 Research and source presenters and contributors appropriate to the programme and its content.
LO4 Apply a wider understanding of the administrative side of production through comprehensive, accurate production files.
LO5 Demonstrate enhanced ability to critically evaluate the production processes, completed production and their role within it through reflective writing.
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
Module Content & Assessment
This module is designed to enhance and advance the knowledge and skills acquired thus far on the programme. The module will focus on professionally devising, developing, planning, managing and executing recordings covering current, 'real world' non fiction content and subject matter. The approach to and quality of all elements of production is expected to be more elevated where particular emphasis and attention is on research and programme content. Throughout the module, the student can expect to; *Advance existing production editorial and technical skills. *Further develop conceptual understanding of the production processes and wider production contexts. *Execute recordings that will culminate into a comprehensive, accurate broadcast length television programme. *Professionally pitch to a commissioning editor their ideas for a television programme. *Research and source professional/semi professional presenters and credible contributors to drive and feature in the programme. *Conceive, develop, design and construct appropriate physical sets for the programme. *Prepare, compile, manage and produce a comprehensive, professional production file of the programme. *Assess, the processes, the completed programme and their role within through reflective, critical analysis.
Production Research
Student's will plan, design and participate in the research processes applying the knowledge, attributes and skills of the production researcher.
Recordings
Throughout production, assume varying roles of studio and location crew and personnel.
Group Presentation (Pitch)
Conceive, plan, develop and deliver a comprehensive proposition (pitch) for production to an acting commissioning editor.
Production File
Student's will contribute to the compilation of the Production File. This comprehensive production document includes all production paperwork from conceptual ideas and designs through to the completed production paperwork.
Reflective Critical Analysis
Students cognitively learn from assessing their practical work through written, reflective, critical analysis.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Production
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Production File Compilation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Reflective Critical Analysis
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimal final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following; Submit assignment, Re-submit components, practical examination, interview or presentation.

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
Practicals Contact Group Presentation (Pitch) Per Semester 0.16 4
Lecture Contact Production Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Learning Contact Group Production File Every Week 4.00 4
Lecture Contact Reflective Critical Analysis Per Semester 0.16 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Learning Per Semester 8.00 200
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.32
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Austen, S. (2019), Producing for Film and Television, Crowood Press, Wiltshire.
  • Barr K, Doyle G & Paterson R. (2021), Television Production in Transition: Independence, Scale, Sustainability and the Digital Challenge, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
  • Box, H. (2003), Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Focal Press, London.
  • Cury, I. (2006), Directing & Producing for Television: A Format Approach, Focal Press, London.
  • Lees, N. (2010), Greenlit: Developing Factual/Reality TV Ideas from Concept to Pitch, Bloomsbury, London.
  • Mitchell, L. (2009), Production Management for Television (Media Skills), Routledge, London.
  • Owens, J. (2015), Television Production, 16th. Focal Press, London.
  • Stark, T. (2020), The Insiders' Guide to Factual Filmmaking, Routledge, New York.
  • Stradling, L. (2010), Production Management for TV and Film: The Professional's Guide, Bloomsbury, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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