Unit Handbook
Title: Future Cinema (Digital Media Production Pathway)
Reference: IMD514
Level: 5
Credit points: 22.5
Weighting: x 1.5
Study time: 225 hours
Description:
The Film industry has undergone vast change in recent years and this unit will allow students to respond to new methods of delivery and distribution. Concepts of interactive narrative and storytelling will be discussed and student will consider issues of user centred design and interaction principles. By reflecting on change and considering developments in new technology students will be enabled to experiment with new digital techniques creating exciting new experiences for the user. Issues of content delivery and distribution will also be considered.
Outline syllabus
• DVD authoring
• Linear narrative
• Interactive narrative
• Storytelling
• Interaction
• User centred design
• Game
• The distributed community
• Cause and effect
Method of delivery
Practical workshops; demonstrations; lectures; studio practice; projects; critiques.
Aims
A1 To develop an understanding of storytelling and interactive narrative
A2 To produce video content that explores the possibilities of future cinema
A3 To develop skills in narrative, interaction and user centred deign
A4 Investigate digital techniques to create new user experiences.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of storytelling and interactive narrative
LO2 Produce video content to explore the possibilities of future cinema
LO3 Demonstrate skills in narrative, interaction and user centred design
LO4 Explore a consider range of new user experiences
Course: Foundation Degree Digital Media Production
Year: 1 Autumn Term
Unit Reference: Future Cinema IMD 514
Level 4
Assignment: Future Cinema
Commencement Date: 5th October
Deadline Date: 9th November
Tutor(s): Liam Birtles, Amanda Stephenson, Bob Cotton and Phil Beards
Brief
Future cinema is your chance to explore the ideas of the shared cinematic event that is at the heart of cinema. By examining the experience make an attempt to bring something new to the genre.
Task is to produce a multi-linear, spatial, “cinematic experience”. This narrative will be “installed” in a venue (yet to be finalised).
The narrative will be developed in work shop sessions based on the book “Seven basic plots” by Christopher Booker.
Your first is to explore and to make an attempt to define the scope of the modern cinematic experience. You will be divided into groups of 4 to develop these concepts into a cinematic production.
You will be shown a number of technologies that will allow you to realise your vision, amongst these will be, an application for mobile device and GPS trigger narratives using Mscape and the well known artists tool MaxMSP.
The scope and scale of the piece will be developed and defined through discussion with your lecturers through tutorials and workshops.
Note: on the 14th of December there will be an opportunity to “install” this narrative in a space in Poole town center, so make it good.
Assessment Requirements:
Deadline Date: 9th November
Project 100%
Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit.
Assessment criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes and linked to the statement of generic assessment criteria matrix):
• Evidence of knowledge of technical processes (b) - Through detailed documentation of the project (LO1, LO3, LO4)
• Evidence of understanding through research and analysis (c) - Through presentation of final project work (LO2, LO4)
• Evidence of Realisation through key specialist knowledge and skills (g) – Through production of finished project (LO3, LO4)
Reference material.
This will vary according to the needs of individual students. You will define Reference Material through negotiation with staff and list it in your Learning Agreement.
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