FdA Creative Media Production

WEYM1074
Understanding Visual Narratives (Theory 1)

This module introduces a range of film discourses that chart the development of the medium, its characteristics, practitioners and practices, theories, and theoreticians, and where it sits today within the world of arts and technology. Elements of study will include representation, psychoanalysis and cinema, realism in film, understanding semiotics and an introduction to narrative theory.

WEYM1075
Documentary Production

Students examine a range of documentary productions. There is a focus on the relationship between subjects and filmmakers, style and audience expectation, claims to truth, and the theoretical justification of the documentary as a genre and artistic film movement. Students will study a range of theoretical and historical contexts, supported by practical workshops studying production contexts

WEYM1076
Commercial Video Portfolio (Working with Clients)

Working to a client’s brief students will engage in a range of commercial video genres and techniques. Students are encouraged to experiment with genre, production, and exhibition platform to suit their own preferences whilst not losing sight of the need to respond to audience expectations.

WEYM1077
Location Drama Production

This is a collaborative module in which media students work with others to produce a short location drama. Assessment focuses on key production management skills associated with location filming – interpersonal; communication; organisational and logistics, risk assessment etc. The script and finished product are secondary to the capability of the group to function as a self-contained production unit.

WEYM1078
Working with Audio

Students will examine the importance of sound design and explore ways in which they capture, edit, and integrate audio into a media project to enhance narrative, meaning and audience experience. They will be introduced to a range of audio hardware and software to deal with audio capture scenarios such as dialogue, foley and environmental capture. These techniques will be used to accompany a visual genre piece of work

WEYM2070
Media, Culture & Society (Theory 2)

Building on the critical understanding of visual media fostered in WEYM1074 and bringing into focus the debates surrounding contemporary digital media and their relationship with society. Exploring the place and purpose of the professional media producer in a world where the amateur You-tube contributor or impassioned blogger can reach significant audiences

WEYM2071
Corporate Video Project

This module prepares students for effective professional practice in an industry where good client relations and creative interpretation of a brief are essential factors in securing employment. Students will work with external clients (possibly SMEs, possibly larger corporations) to fulfil a real-world brief which may be a commercial project or unpaid

WEYM2072
Studio Production

Using the multi-camera broadcast standard TV studio students will have the opportunity to learn a range of studio roles, skills and techniques including lighting, set building, audio capture and live mixing. The TV studio is a very different production environment to almost every other genre and has enormous potential for both fiction and non-fiction programming

WEYM2073
Exploring Genre

This module provides a foundation in genre theory, combining critical approaches with practical application, affording students the opportunity to further skills in research and synthesis, camera, sound, screenwriting, editing and directing. More content will be available to watch and share over streaming platforms as well as in via more traditional media / broadcast outlets

WEYM2074
Work Based Learning

The module represents the culmination of the students’ work-based learning experience and provides the opportunity for the student to present the evidence and to reflect on the learning opportunities offered by the WBL experience. The assignment includes a report on the nature of the duties carried out and a reflective element allowing students to comment on the usefulness of the work regarding their career

WEYM2075
Film Festival

Students will engage with current film practice by creating a film festival event using dedicated websites to create and curate an international film festival. They will also be required to create their own entry for the festival which provides a springboard for new emerging directors, producers, cinematographers etc and is an opportunity to showcase filmmaking skills and to experiment with short form narrative.