BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS FILM RADIO AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION (HFRTPN)

Module Code	Module Name	Description
HFRTPN 104	Television Drama Pilot Production	This intensive, hands-on module immerses students in the complete process of TV Pilot Production. Students will move from concept to screen, developing an original television series idea and executing the production of its pilot episode. The module covers the core creative and logistical pipeline: concept pitching, series bible development, pilot scriptwriting, pre-production planning, directing, and post-production. Key focuses include serialized storytelling, character and world-building, industry-standard production workflows, and crafting a compelling proof-of-concept for the marketplace. Learning and Teaching will be through studio-based workshops, technical labs, and group critiques. Assessment will be based on a series bible and pilot script, a produced pilot episode (or key scenes), and a critical production portfolio.
HFRTPN 206	Audio- Visual Library Management	This practical module introduces students to the world of creative content library management and organisation. Content preservation, cataloguing, indexing and storage is of paramount importance in the creative industry. This is because audio-visuals are part of our cultural heritage, carrying huge amounts of information that requires preservation for future use. These include photographs, videos and sound recordings. The module also focuses on copyright issues of licensing, distribution, exhibition and re-purposing Audio-visual documents. Such information includes the successes and achievements of various initiatives by the government that include Education 5.0 implementation and its outputs.
HFRTPN 207	The Artist Director	This practice-led module explores the role of The Artist-Director as an autonomous creator in contemporary film, TV, and radio. It focuses on developing a personal artistic vision and the practical skills to execute self-directed projects from short films and audio features to serialized digital content (e.g., TikTok, web series). Students will examine the confluence of auteur theory, digital platform strategy, micro-budget producing, and personal branding. The module is centered on praxis, combining critical analysis with hands-on project development. Learning and Teaching will be delivered through seminars, workshops, and project supervision. Assessment will be based on a project pitch, a critical reflection, the creation of an original short-form work.
HFRTPN 208	Digital Media and Content Management	This is a practical-oriented course intended to equip students with content production and management skills for digital platforms such as online radio and television, weblogs, vlogs, and social networking sites. The module trains students to create content, market it and manage it using various digital platforms. It demonstrates some of the underlying choices that digital content creators and managers can make when composing content for various purposes and platforms. It also equips the student with the skills to engage with the virtual community and moderate conversations. Using digital tools such as Analytics, it provides the student with an opportunity to track the ‘performance’ of their creation, marketing and management endeavors.
HFRTPN 330	Project Monitoring and Evaluation	This module provides students with the principles and practices of project planning and evaluation in multimedia production, with specific emphasis on film, radio, and television projects. It examines how media production projects are conceived, planned, implemented, monitored, and evaluated within creative, organisational, and community-based environments. The course focuses on systematic planning, scheduling, budgeting, teamwork, and resource management in media production. Emphasis is placed on the use of appropriate project management and evaluation tools, assessment of production outcomes and quality, sustainability of media projects, and the development of practical, professional, and innovative film, radio, and television productions that meet industry standards.
HFRTPN 340	Arts Administration	This course provides students with practical experience in the administration of arts organizations and events, focusing on strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and programming. Students will develop skills in identifying and securing financial support, creating fiscal stability, and leading arts initiatives. Through the planning and execution of an individual arts event, students will apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, developing practical expertise in event planning, fundraising, and marketing, and preparing them for leadership roles in the arts sector.
HFRTPN 390	Work-Related Report	This module is designed to integrate academic theory with practical workplace experience, enabling students to critically reflect on professional practice within a real organisational context. The module requires learners to document their placement environment, roles and responsibilities, and the skills and competencies developed during the attachment period. It emphasizes reflective learning, professional ethics, problem-solving, communication and the application of discipline-specific knowledge to real-world challenges. Through structured reporting and analysis, the module supports personal and professional development, enhances employability, and encourages students to evaluate how workplace learning informs their academic and career trajectories.
HFRPTN 404	Feature film writing	This module offers students a theoretical and practical guide to the art of visual storytelling and screenwriting for feature-length films. The major focus will be on the elements of story structure, creating compelling characters, the art of writing dialogue, and other techniques used in creative writing. The module also equips students with practical skills to become professional film writers, from concept to final draft, while also addressing the business side of film writing. In alignment with the guiding philosophy of Education 5.0, the course includes a series of workshops with industry experts, providing students with insight into contemporary screenwriting practices and professional expectations.
HFRTPN 405	Documentary Filmmaking	This practical module examines documentary film as a form of visual communication and a tool for inquiry within contemporary society. Students learn about all stages of documentary production, from pre-production, right through production and to the final cut. The module explores the history, styles, and modes of non-fiction storytelling. Students gain an appreciation of how this nonfiction method of filmmaking can illuminate social, cultural, and political realities in Zimbabwe. The course culminates in the production of a short documentary project, where students demonstrate technical skill, narrative creativity, and ethical awareness.
HFRTPN 470	Dissertation	The module equips learners with the skills of carrying out the actual research and writing a research project through data collection. The students are given an opportunity to research on a topic of their choice. This module derives support from other fundamental modules in the degree programme with the guidance of an experienced faculty member.
HFRTP 406	Sound Engineering	The practical module gives students a detailed idea about sound, sound production and post-production. It introduces the recording, editing and mixing techniques with audio software’s, and it enhances the practical side of audio production.