Post-production management Field of study: Creative management in new media
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2022

Module name: Post-production management
Module code: W8-ZN-S2-KPP
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module aims to explore issues related to working in a post-production team and developing knowledge, skills, and competencies in crucial elements of managing the post-production process. Students will deepen their knowledge of the phases that accompany the post-production stage. Students will learn techniques to lead creative discussions related to the post-production of images and sound for best results. They will understand the various issues surrounding the film and new media post-production. Case studies will be presented to enhance the competencies and knowledge of the future post-production manager or post supervisor. Students will develop skills in conducting post-production meetings, negotiating, estimating meeting time and moderating discussions, communicating with a group of collaborators, creating post-production meeting agendas, and describing post-production management objectives. This module covers organizational, technical, and financial issues related to film and new media post-production.
Prerequisites:
The student should know the film and new media production stages and human resource management.
Key reading:
B. Stone, L. Wahlin: The Theory and Practice of Motion Design. Critical Perspectives and Professional Practice, 1st Edition, Routledge 2018. G. Takoudes: The Collaborative Director. A Department-by-Department Guide to Filmmaking, 1st Edition, Taylor & Francis Ltd 2019. G. Larkin: Post-Production and the Invisible Revolution of Filmmaking. From the Silent Era to Synchronized Sound, 1st Edition, Routledge 2020. S. Arundale, T. Trieu: Modern Post. Workflows and Techniques for Digital Filmmakers, Routledge 2014.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows process management and post-production teamwork. [KPP_1]
 K_W04 [5/5] K_W11 [5/5]
The student knows the types of costs planned and incurred in the post-production period of audiovisual forms. [KPP_2]
 K_W06 [4/5]
The student can manage a post-production team. [KPP_3]
 K_U04 [4/5]
The student can plan the activities of a post-production team and know the specificity of individual co-workers' work. [KPP_4]
 K_U09 [5/5]
The student is competent in understanding work and creation processes in a post-production team. [KPP_5]
 K_K03 [4/5]
The student can manage a team and stages of the post-production process. [KPP_6]
 K_K09 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [KPP_w_1]
Verification of the degree to which students achieve the established learning outcomes will be realized by completing a written work containing documentation related to the activities undertaken by the post-production management.
 KPP_1 KPP_2
Continuous evaluation [KPP_w_2]
Verification of the degree to which students achieve the established learning outcomes of skills and competencies will be carried out using oral colloquia on topics related to Post-production management.
 KPP_3 KPP_4 KPP_5 KPP_6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [KPP_fs_1]
Problem method (problem and interactive lecture).
 15
Analysis of the literature on the subject, analysis of the lecture content, searching for examples in practice, independent implementation of the indicated material batches, including the subject literature.
 30 Test [KPP_w_1]
practical classes [KPP_fs_2]
Case studies that are to encourage students to manage of Post-Production Management process independently. Group work.
 15
Individual preparation for each class, systematization of the material presented during classes, preparation of projects - also group ones. Independent implementation of the material batch indicated in the syllabus and analysis of examples selected by the lecturer, repetition and consolidation of knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
 30 Continuous evaluation [KPP_w_2]
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Module description (PDF)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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