From September 2015 to April 2016 I have learnt and improved on many skills whilst building my portfolio of work for the creative project development and realisation module. I have enjoyed the module, however I have found each project challenging in different ways, which I believe has made me a more adaptable learner and more frequent problem solver.
My knowledge and understanding of the different mediums of films has increased convincingly. I have learnt common conventions of experimental film, documentary and drama, and I am more confident in different areas of the production which I had little experience before University. As well as this I have learnt even more so the importance of being organised, and this skill of mine has been put at the forefront of every group project in this module, and created efficiency when it came to planning. However, teamwork and relying on others is something I have struggled with in the past, and I have tried my hardest this year to put into practice in trusting others abilities in order for a project to be complete to a high standard. This is something I believe has been a valuable skill I have learnt for the future, and I have learnt to step back when necessary in order to reduce group confrontation, which in the end gave everyone a voice and enabled all opinions and thoughts of each group I worked in to be discussed and evaluated.
My technical skills in camera and editing have improved to great extents. I have learnt the importance of white balance and frame rate, as well as colour correction and how to structure a sequence in an edit in order for it to work as well as it should on screen to present the narrative. Although I have not taken it upon myself to be a producer for any project on this module, I do however believe my understanding of the role of a producer is something I have come to terms with, as previously to this module I didn't realise the amount of paperwork and responsibility the producer has in the pre-production stages of a film. Also reflecting upon this module I regret not putting myself forward for directing at some stage, because I do believe I have a creative mind, a great eye for detail and the level of organisation needed in order to make a successful film no matter the length and complexities of it.
Overall I believe the module has been vital in order to allow me to progress in the necessary skills I need to be successful during my second and third year of university. It has created a foundation to broaden upon and taught me things I never thought I would need to know being on a predominantly practical based course.
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