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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMM3815 Drama Project
40 creditsClass 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
This module is mutually exclusive with
| COMM3645 | Individual Project (Fact) |
Module replaces
COMM3655This 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 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 390.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 | ||
Private study
6 hours p/w - script writing6 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 | 40.00 |
| Written Work | 1 x script (30'00" film) in standard format | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 21/04/2015
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