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Module Descriptor
Code: CE00991-7
Version: 2
Level: 7
Contact
E-mail Address
VLE
HEATHER MINCHIN
H.MINCHIN@STAFFS.AC.UK
Blackboard
Pattern Of Delivery
Credits
15
Contact Hours
12
Independent
Study Hours
Total Learning
Hours
138
150
Site
STAFFORD
Registration Conditions
None
Module Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
Assessment
Details
Indicative
Content
The project detail should be decided by negotiation with the chosen tutor.
The purpose of the Negotiated Study module is for students to explore a specific area within their
chosen specialism. Research will be completed into a specific subject area that will then be backed up by
testing.
The report will document the research, testing and conclusions.
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Learning
Strategies
Self managed learnign through with direction with tutor at 30 minutes per week per student for 12
weeks.
Prospectus
Information
Students will research into an agreed subject area and complete testing to prove the validity of the
research. The purpose of the Negotiated Study module is for students to explore a specific area within
their chosen specialism.
Resources
Special
Admissions
Requirements
None.
Text books and journals are dependant on the subject area and will be negotiated with the tutor
assigned to the student
General texts recommended for this module are:
Texts
Erickson, G, 2005 The Independent Producers Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Source Book. 2nd
Edition: Schirmer Trade Books, ISBN-10: 0825673186, ISBN-13: 978-0825673184
Goodell, G, 2003, Independent Film Production: A Complete Guide Through Concept to Distribution. 1st
Edition: St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN-10: 0312181175
ISBN-13: 978-0312181178
Learning Outcome
1. DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED UNDERSTANDING OF KNOWLEDGE WHICH IS AT THE CUTTING EDGE
OF A CHOSEN SUBJECT AREA WITHIN FILM PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY.
Knowledge &
Understanding
2. IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE STRATEGIES TO TEST AND DEVELOP THE CHOSEN PROJECT AND
ARTICULATE THEM IN THE FORM OF A REPORT.
Problem Solving
3. RESEARCH THE CHOSEN AREA USING JOURNALS, TEXTS AND CONFERENCE PAPERS AND
NEGOTIATE THE PROGRAM OF STUDY WITH A SUPERVISOR.
Enquiry
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Learning
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