DISC312-25S1 (C) Semester One 2025

Advanced Film Production

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 February 2025
End Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 2 March 2025
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 May 2025

Description

Exploration of a variety of filmmaking practices with an emphasis on creative approaches. Students will learn to extend their knowledge, and skill sets with a deeper understanding of aesthetics. An emphasis will also be placed on ethical and community-based filmmaking. Compulsory attendance required for all classes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Display advanced proficiency in using the tools of film production, primarily lights, camera, lens and microphones, and apply them in assignments.
  • Show confidence in a variety of roles and responsibilities within the film crew (DOP, camera operator, focus puller, grip, gaffer, sound designer and recordist, boom operator, clapper).
  • Offer constructive feedback to other projects and exercises in development.
  • Engage with feedback, reflecting on how it can be used in the adaptation process

Prerequisites

Timetable 2025

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 Otakaro 236 L2 Lecture Theatre
17 Feb - 6 Apr
28 Apr - 1 Jun
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 14:00 Otakaro 137
24 Feb - 6 Apr
28 Apr - 1 Jun

Course Coordinator

John Chrisstoffels

Lecturer

Eleanor Adams

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Studio Drama Production 14 Mar 2025 20% Demonstrating proficiency in studio lighting, mise-en-scene, shot lists and studio workflow
Observational documentary in the field 28 Apr 2025 20% Filming an activity, start to finish, focus on the human element of the story
Proof of Concept 06 May 2025 5% Capstion project preparation
Proof of Concept 30 May 2025 40% Capstone Project as a group member (director, producer etc)
Attendance & Participation 15% Including Tech Tests

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,244.00

International fee $12,475.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

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  • DISC312-25S1 (C) Semester One 2025