COMM3815 Drama Project
40 Credits Class Size: 25
Module manager: Dr Ian Macdonald
Email: i.w.macdonald@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2014/15
Mutually Exclusive
Module replaces
COMM3655
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- conceive, and present, a fully worked out proposal for a 30'00" fictional television film;
- carry out and present the appropriate research;
- produce a well-structured and coherent script based on the above, using the appropriate television techniques and conventions and the relevant standard layouts.
Syllabus
This module aims to develop students' fictional programme-making abilities as they have been studied at the first and second levels.
Students work essentially on their own as individuals, but under the guidance of a supervisor. They are required to develop a short programme proposal along with a research brief and a script for a 30'00" fictional film.
After the initial approval of the idea by their supervisor, students will work under supervision during Semesters 1 and 2, attending such classes and submitting such written work as is required by the module.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Supervision |
10 |
1 |
10 |
| Private study hours |
390 |
| Total Contact hours |
10 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
400 |
Private study
6 hours p/w - script writing
6 hours p/w - research
6 hours p/w - script preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Semester One:
Teaching Week 1: Students submit offers of ideas.
Teaching Week 9: Students submit draft research brief.
Semester Two:
Teaching Week 2: Students submit 1st script draft (30'00" film to standard format).
Teaching Week 5/6: Students submit second draft.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Assignment |
1 x 2,000-3,000 word proposal/brief in standard format |
40 |
| Written Work |
1 x script (30'00" film) in standard format |
60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/21/2015
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