BA (Hons) Creative Industries
Module Description for Level 2, Semester 1
Managing the Artist (20 Credits)
Managing people within the creative industries is key to
success, and as such this module focuses on teaching how to manage
and foster:
- Entrepreneurism
- Individualism
- Innovation
- Collaboration
The module uses concepts drawn from the fields of Organisational
Behaviour and Human Resources that are widely used in the
workplace.
The Media and the Law (20 Credits)
This module teaches the importance of intellectual property law
and basic knowledge of the principles which protect rights in
creative activity.
This module is not intended to be a substitute for a legal
qualification or for consulting a lawyer when needed; however, it
will enable students to find their bearings in a complex field and
to feel empowered when dealing with ideas and their creators.
Creating the Short Film Production (20 Credits)
This module follows on from learning gained in the Media
Technology for the Screen module, and develops the
preparation, writing and production of a short screenplay.
Students work in groups under the guidance of a tutor, and
discuss, devise and create a script based on a biographical subject
from current life or from recent or past history. This
requires:
- Substantial subject research
- Adaptation of biographical material into dramatic form
- Production of a short drama script
- Teamwork
- Allocation of roles
- Creative activities such as camera operation, sound recording,
lighting and editing
In summary, this module provides valuable hands-on experience
for any student who aims to work in a modern creative field and
engages students with all aspects of media production.
The above modules are taken simultaneously in Semester
One.
Page last updated 9/9/2009
"The course is extremely focused, laying down and building upon a wide
range of practical skills via ingenious practical exercises: a very
welcome emphasis on industry practicalities."
Linda Aronson, Writer & Script Consultant
