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    Overview

    An introduction to the practical elements of studio-based television production.

    This paper applies film theory to continuing development of practical skills within the studio. By completing this paper, students communicate ideas and information through filmmaking as well as develop critical and creative thinking in that context. Students will become conversant with elements of the studio.

    The primary assessed tasks are two creative projects and related analytical and critical written and video assignments. These non-fiction and fiction short films are created in groups acting as film 'crews'. Crews employ informed thinking along with the tools of filmmaking, sound design, visual composition, lighting, both single and multi-camera cinematography, script development, editing, and location filming to realise their collective, and creative, vision.

    About this paper

    Paper title Television Studio Production
    Subject Media, Film and Communication
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    18 COMS, FIME or MFCO points
    Restriction
    COMS 250, MFCO 250
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    Due to restrictions on the facility, numbers for this paper may be capped. Please contact the department (mfco@otago.ac.nz) if you have any questions.
    Contact
    mfco@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Paper Co-ordinator: Bernard Madill
    Paper Structure

    Time commitment is balanced between:

    • Management of a practical studio based filmmaking project
    • Aesthetic and structural analysis
    • Learning and experiencing studio and video technology
    • Theoretical film concepts relating to the above projects

    Assessment

    Students have both individual and group opportunities:

    • Individual: Two written critical and video interpretations, 50%
    • Group: Two short films, and accompanying documentation, 50%
    Teaching Arrangements
    • Twelve 1-hour lectures
    • Twelve 1-hour informal seminars for film analysis and group meetings
    • Twelve 3-hour studio sessions
    Textbooks

    Essential readings will be provided, plus a recommended reading list.

    Course outline

    View a sample course outline for MFCO 251

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:

    • An understanding of the process of studio-based filmmaking
    • Application of critical thinking focused on their own creative projects
    • Productive and creative group processes towards an effective audio-visual item that communicates ideas to audiences
    • Broad skills that can translate into short film making more generally

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Monday 12:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    T1 Tuesday 09:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    T2 Tuesday 13:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    T3 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    T4 Wednesday 13:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
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