Module Title:Sustainable Filmmaking
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Projects Practicals Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: 1. To provide an understanding of the benefits and integration of sustainable building practices, circular economy theory, waste management and waste reduction methods in relation to the construction needs of the film industry. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of mitigation methods to limit environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location. 3. To examine general sustainable strategies throughout the whole lifespan of the filmmaking project. 4. To examine and apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry, e.g., GREEN FILM Certification and Albert Sustainable Production Certification.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental impact of constructing a film set and how these can be offset by applying circular economy theory and waste reduction management techniques.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of mitigation methods to limit environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location.
LO3 Demonstrate knowledge of general sustainable strategies throughout the whole lifespan of a filmmaking project.
LO4 Demonstrate knowledge relating to how the Film and TV Industry is Working Towards Sustainability using virtual production methods.
LO5 Demonstrate the ability to apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Sustainable Buildings
(a) Energy efficient buildings (b) Renewables
Whole life cycle analysis
(a) whole life cycle analysis (b) life cycle costing (c) circular economy theory (d) Urban mining (b) Reuse of construction materials, sets, props, rigging/harnessing equipment, etc.
Waste Management
(a) waste product types and categories (b) ISO 14001 Environmental management systems (c) waste management methods
Mitigating environmental impacts of location filming
(a) Potential environmental impact to existing natural environments, local amenities and eco systems whilst filming on location (b) Reducing potential risks (c) Mitigation requirements and habitat restoration following filming
General sustainable strategies for a film set
(a) Sustainable materials for set construction, scenery and general paper usage, e.g., scripts, daily work schedules, etc. (b) Electrical power and lighting (c) Transportation to and from accommodation (d) Sustainable facilities (e) Catering
Sustainable certification methods for the film industry
(a) Sustainable certification methods for the film industry, e.g. GREEN FILM certification and Albert Sustainable Production Certification (albert Consortium led by BAFTA, UK) (b) Other sustainable certification, e.g. BREEAM and LEED (c) Completing a certification project.
Virtual production and sustainable filming
(a) Virtual production explained (b) Virtual production software and methodology (c) How virtual production is making the film industry more sustainable
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination In class examination (40%) 1,3,4 40.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Apply sustainable certification methods for the film industry (40%) Presentation based research project (20%) 1,2,3,5 60.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Independent Learning Time 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Project 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Total Hours 96.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CGSDC_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Set Design and Construction 7 Mandatory