Docufiction Filmmaking

DRAM30061 Docufiction Filmmaking 40 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 3 Johannes Sjoberg Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 20.0 Please note that this unit is delivered on-campus only and is therefore not available to remote learnersThe course is designed to teach students different dramatic styles by integrating theory and analysis with practical work. In addition to attending seminars and screenings, the students will develop video production techniques and post-production skills to discover how different narrative forms are achieved with industry level camera equipment and editing software. Smaller production groups will be formed to devise a short dramatic film using documentary film techniques, which will then go into production, overseen by the tutor. The students will conduct research, develop a working script and learn how to cast and direct non-professional actors on location and through improvised acting. Each student will be required to carry out a variety of functions which could include: director, camera-person, sound-person, editor, production assistant and researcher. Please note that this unit is delivered on-campus only and is therefore not available to remote learnersThe course is designed to teach students different dramatic styles by integrating theory and analysis with practical work. In addition to attending seminars and screenings, the students will develop video production techniques and post-production skills to discover how different narrative forms are achieved with industry level camera equipment and editing software. Smaller production groups will be formed to devise a short dramatic film using documentary film techniques, which will then go into production, overseen by the tutor. The students will conduct research, develop a working script and learn how to cast and direct non-professional actors on location and through improvised acting. Each student will be required to carry out a variety of functions which could include: director, camera-person, sound-person, editor, production assistant and researcher. <ul><li>To give students an opportunity to explore different approaches to video production conducted in the borderland between fact and fiction, and to test those strategies through undertaking practical work on docufiction preproduction, production and postproduction.</li><li>To conduct practice-based research on docufiction film by drawing on docufiction history and theory.</li><li>To develop a critical understanding of media objectivism in historical and contemporary media by understand how an artifice of authenticity can be devised in media productions.</li></ul> Demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding and knowledge of:<ul><li>the artifice of authenticity</li><li>docufiction history and theory</li><li>film production processes</li></ul> Demonstrate critical understanding and ability to use -<ul><li>critical film analysis</li><li>reflective practice</li><li>editing skills</li></ul>in order to develop, create and produce short films of industry standard or approaching industry standard. Demonstrate advanced practical skills in:<ul><li>preproduction of docufiction film</li><li>production of docufiction film</li><li>postproduction of docufiction film</li></ul> <ul><li>Advanced interpersonal communication and team-working skills</li><li>Critical thinking skills and creative group-work practice skills (problem-solving, thinking innovatively, drawing on creative approaches of others, evaluating arguments, giving and receiving feedback, time-keeping)</li><li>Using effective leadership and group-work skills to solve complex problems</li><li>Performing with confidence and precision for specific audiences/contexts, making use of diverse creative approaches and media</li></ul> Group/team working Ability to work independently and as part of a group to conceive, plan, undertake and evaluate original, well-developed projects that involve complex and unpredictable scenarios; Ability to work independently and as part of a group to solve problems arising from engaging with challenging and unpredictable scenarios Project management Advanced skills in group-work, leadership, reflexivity, planning and project management Other Understanding of and adherence to industry-level professional and ethical standards in practical work; Ability to develop informed critique of professional practice (own and others), drawing on understanding of high quality standards; Development of a professional identity and skills/knowledge base to inform further professional practice, training and learning 0 Other 100% <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Production of a project proposal, working script and a docufiction film</td><td>60%</td></tr><tr><td>Reflective Essay</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Project proposal</td><td>N/A (formative)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>   <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:322px;">  Feedback method</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Formative or Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"> Film - written</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"> Reflective essay - written</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"> Formative feedback points throughout the process, via dedicated tutorial hours and in-class sessions</td> <td style="width:340px;height:7px;"> Formative</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  <figure class="table"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="662"><tbody><tr><td style="width:168px;">Pre-requisite units</td><td style="width:494px;">Any L1 Drama Study or Practical core optionAny L2 Drama Study core option - Theatres of Modernity or Screen, Culture and SocietyAt least one 20 credit L2 Drama practical course unit</td></tr><tr><td style="width:168px;">Co-requisite units</td><td style="width:494px;"> Drama Dissertation/Research Essay </td></tr></tbody></table></figure>  BA(Hons) Drama BA (Hons) Drama Third Year Optional BA Hons Drama & Screen Stds BA Hons Drama & Screen Stds Third Year Optional BA(Hons) Music & Drama BA(Hons) Music & Drama Third Year Optional BA Hons Drama and English Lit BA Hons Drama and English Lit Third Year Optional N Hight, C. & Roscoe, J. 2001. Faking It: Mock-Documentary and the Subversion of FactualityOwens, J. and G. Millerson. 2012. Video Production HandbookMurch, W. 2001. In the blink of an eyeRabiger, M. 1992. Directing the DocumentaryRhodes, GD. and JP Springer. (eds.) 2006. Docufictions: essays on the intersection of documentary and fictional filmmakingRosenthal, A. 2002. Writing, Directing, and Producing Documentary Films and VideosWard, P. 2005. Documentary: The Margins of Reality  Practical classes & workshops 176 0 224