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Prof. Dr. Alistair Finch

Film and Television Production and Management (M.F.A.)

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Film and Television Production and Management (M.F.A.)

01Advanced Film and Television Production
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Film and Television Production
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Advanced Film and Television Production?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Film and Television Production
  The learner can apply a method from Advanced Film and Television Production to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Advanced Film and Television Production to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Advanced Film and Television Production to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Film and Television Production for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Advanced Film and Television Production as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Advanced Film and Television Production for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Film and Television Production
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Film and Television Production against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Advanced Film and Television Production as applied to Advanced Film and Television Production.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Film and Television Production against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Advanced Film and Television Production to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Advanced Film and Television Production?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Advanced Film and Television Production to a new documented context.
02Screenwriting and Directing
1. FoundationsFoundations of Screenwriting and Directing
  The learner can explain the core terms of Screenwriting and Directing.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Screenwriting and Directing?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Screenwriting and Directing.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Screenwriting and Directing.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Screenwriting and Directing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Screenwriting and Directing.
2. MethodsMethods in Screenwriting and Directing
  The learner can apply a method from Screenwriting and Directing to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Screenwriting and Directing to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Screenwriting and Directing to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Screenwriting and Directing for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Screenwriting and Directing as applied to Screenwriting and Directing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Screenwriting and Directing for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Screenwriting and Directing
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Screenwriting and Directing against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Screenwriting and Directing as applied to Screenwriting and Directing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Screenwriting and Directing against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Screenwriting and Directing to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Screenwriting and Directing?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Screenwriting and Directing to a new documented context.
03Cinematography and Editing
1. FoundationsFoundations of Cinematography and Editing
  The learner can explain the core terms of Cinematography and Editing.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Cinematography and Editing?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Cinematography and Editing.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematography and Editing.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematography and Editing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Cinematography and Editing.
2. MethodsMethods in Cinematography and Editing
  The learner can apply a method from Cinematography and Editing to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Cinematography and Editing to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Cinematography and Editing to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Cinematography and Editing for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Cinematography and Editing as applied to Cinematography and Editing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Cinematography and Editing for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Cinematography and Editing
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Cinematography and Editing against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Cinematography and Editing as applied to Cinematography and Editing.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Cinematography and Editing against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Cinematography and Editing to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Cinematography and Editing?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Cinematography and Editing to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Film and Television
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Film and Television
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Film and Television?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Film and Television.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Film and Television
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Film and Television to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Film and Television to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Film and Television to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Film and Television for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Film and Television as applied to Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Film and Television for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Film and Television
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Film and Television against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Film and Television as applied to Research Seminar in Film and Television.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Film and Television against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Film and Television to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Film and Television?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Film and Television to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Film
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Film
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Film.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Film?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Film.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Film.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Film.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Film.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Film
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Film to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Film to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Film to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Film for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Film as applied to The Ethics of AI in Film.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Film for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Film
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Film against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Film as applied to The Ethics of AI in Film.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Film against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Film to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Film?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Film to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Screenwriting, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Visual Storytelling

Engineering is not about building things; it's about solving problems.
Prof. Dr. Alistair Finch

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a film director who believes that the most complex systems we will ever study are human creations. My work focuses on the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems, from thermodynamics to robotics.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Motion: How AI is Changing Robotics' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze mechanical systems. • Blog Post: 'Why Every Engineer Needs a Data Scientist' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective engineering strategies. • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in the UK, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Taqwa,' can instantly highlight key political themes and motifs in a document and connect them to other texts across cultures. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique chess sets, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of a complex system of rules and strategies.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfFinchFilm · LinkedIn: /in/alistairfinch · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Alistair_Finch

Adaptive access

Engage: Alistair Finch. In our GAF-powered lab, you'll be able to enter a "virtual policy simulator." You'll be given a real-world political problem, such as how to improve public transportation, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze political data and design new policies.

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