Level 3
YEAR 1
Film & TV
Final Major Project
Your Final Major Project should be a showcase of all the skills and knowledge that you have learnt so far on the course. You should be able to identify an area of study and a concept that you are passionate about, through having freedom to create something of your own choice.
Creating a media project independently requires professionalism, hard work, good time management skills, and a passion for your chosen area of study.
Areas of study & project possibilities:
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Music Video
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Documentary
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Original Short Film
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40-60 page Film or TV Script
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TEASER TRAILER
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SOund design
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Digital Media Campaign
For this project you will be expected to explore, develop and show evidence of subject context and concept through a project proposal.
You will be expected to evidence a wide range of research including Primary and Secondary sources. Your research should be sustained throughout the whole project and sources should be Harvard Referenced with evidence of analysis and statements of how you will synthesize that information.
For this project you will primarily be creating one final outcome/practical goal however, you will need to evidence detailed developmental experimentation of practical skills. These will need to include reflective writing to analyse your findings and learning. As well as this you will need to ensure you have completed a wide range of Pre-production paperwork for your project.
Lastly you will need to evidence a wide and detailed account of evaluative and reflective writing. Ensure you have successfully analysed your thoughts and processes and offered an action plan to progress further.
FINAL MAJOR PROJECT DEADLINE
friday 27th may 2022
Assessment Criteria
Resources
Online Software
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www.wix,com
Websites
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Scriptwriting Essentials - http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/writers-lab/scriptwriting-essentials
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Exposure Triangle - http://digital-photography-school.com/camera-basics-101-the-exposure-triangle/
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Website Design Tips - http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/web-design-tips#sm.00005jivb391cd6upho2ptf3t6qrr
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Premiere Tutorials - https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/premiere-pro/tutorials.html
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Production Paperwork Alternative Downloads - http://www.dependentfilms.net/files.html
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A Guide to Sound Effects – http://www.epicsound.com/sfx/
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Foley Artist Demonstrations - https://youtu.be/GrbgY6ajTgo
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Introduction to Foley Sounds in Film - https://youtu.be/_Jznye0iqYE
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Free Sound Library - http://www.freesfx.co.uk/soundeffects/foley/
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Sound Licences - http://www.ppluk.com/#
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Creative Licenses - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/
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Film Riot Videos - www.youtube.com/filmriot
Reading Lists
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Alessandra, P. (2016) The Coffee Break Screen Writer. 2nd Ed. Michael Wiese Productions
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Artis, A Et El. (2011) The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production. 1st Ed. Focus Press
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Bartkowiak, J. (2016) Market Research In A Week: Market Research In Seven Simple Steps. Teach Yourself
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Brown, B. (2016) Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers and Directors. 3rd Ed. Focus Press
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Edelstein. L (2006) Writer’s Guide to Character Traits. Cincinnati Ohio: Writer’s Digest Books
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Grove, E. (2013) Raindance Producers' Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking: Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking. 2nd Ed. Focus Print
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Harris, C. (2014). Complete Screenwriting Course: Teach Yourself: A complete guide to writing, developing and marketing a script for TV or film. Teach Yourself.
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Jones, C., Newman, J. and Williams, C. (2003) The guerilla film makers movie blueprint. New York: Continuum International Publishing Group.
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Kenworthy, C. (2012) Master shots Vol 1, 2nd edition: 100 advanced camera techniques to get an expensive look on your low-budget movie. United States: Michael Wiese Productions.
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Kershen, J. (2016) Podcast: Starting a Podcast: 10 Proven Steps to Creating Your First Successful Podcast. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Madden, M. (2006) 99 ways to tell a story: Exercises in style. London: Jonathan Cape.
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Snyder, B. (2005) Save the cat!: The last book on screenwriting you’ll ever need. United States: Wiese, Michael Productions.
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Sonnenschein, D. (2001) Sound design: The expressive power of music, voice, and sound effects in cinema. Seattle, WA: Wiese, Michael Productions.
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Thurlow, C (2013) Making Short Films, Third Edition: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen. 3rd Ed. Bloomsbury Academic
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Uva, M.G. and Ament, V.T. (2014) The Foley Grail: The art of performing sound for film, games, and animation. 5th edn. United Kingdom: Focal Press.
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Van Sijll, J. (2005) Cinematic storytelling: The 100 most powerful film conventions every filmmaker must know. United States: Wiese, Michael Productions.
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Viers, R. (2012) The location sound bible: How to record professional dialogue for film and TV. United States: Wiese, Michael Productions.
Walliman, N.S.R. (2010) Research methods: The basics. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.