Digital Filmmaking - DIGM5430

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Module delivery information

This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.

Overview

This module is an introduction to digital filmmaking. Students learn the creative and technical skills in making a short film, whilst working as a member of a production team.

Details

Contact hours

Total contact hours: 49
Private study hours: 251
Total study hours: 300

Availability

This is a wild module available to schools outside of EDA
This Module is capped at 20 students

Method of assessment

Main assessment methods
Treatment – 20%
Blog – 20%
Peer assessment – 10%
Short film for the web – 50%

Indicative reading

See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Learning outcomes

1. Have an understanding of the general theoretical and historical principles of moving image.
2. Develop an appreciation of the aesthetic, conceptual and technical skills for making a short film.
3. Demonstrate a technically competent use of appropriate production and post-production techniques
4. Develop and create one or more short digital films, working within the practical constraints of environment, equipment, and technical ability

Notes

  1. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  2. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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