Module Details

Module Code: MMED6006
Title: Film Language
Long Title: Film Language
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The module introduces the learner to the principles of film language. It aims to provide the
learner with the theoretical, conceptual and practical skills and competencies required to design and develop suitable ideas for video and film production.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop, plan and pitch ideas for short films.
LO2 Identify and apply basic knowledge of how film-language operates in a variety of media;
LO3 Apply basic skills of critical film analysis to a variety of examples;
LO4 Identify and apply basic knowledge of the practical and creative use of film language
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
None
 
Indicative Content
Film Grammar
Narrative, Staging, Cinematography, Sound & Editing
Film Writing
Screenwriting format and related industry documents:, logline, synopsis, treatment, pitch.
Film Pitching
Practical workshops on how to bring a film idea to a pitching stage and the audio visual material needed to support it.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Covering all aspects of film encountered during the module's time frame.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Film Sequence Presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Short Film Treatment & Pitch
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Exploration of how film language operates in a mixture of lecture and workshop delivery. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Prescribed exercises and viewings. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Edgar, Robert and Marland, John. (2015), The Language of Film (Required Reading Range), 2nd Edition. Fairchild Books, [ISBN: 1472575245].
  • Worth, David. (2008), The Citizen Kane Crash Course on Cinematography, Michael Wiese, [ISBN: 1932907467].
  • Van Sijil, Jennifer. (2005), Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know, Michael Wiese, [ISBN: 193290705X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mercado, Gustavo. (2010), The Filmmaker's Eye, Focal Press, [ISBN: 978-024081217].
  • Katz, Steve. (1991), Film Directing Shot by Shot, Michael Wiese, [ISBN: 0941188108].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 2 Group Elective 2
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 2 Elective