Module Descriptors
FILM AND TV PRACTICAL SKILLS TECHNOLOGY
FILM40087
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Bradburn
Email: J.P.Bradburn@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
1. The fundamentals of video camera technology and its operation. Including shutter, focal length, aperture, depth of field and sound recording
2. Video composition
3. Non linear editing skills
4. Basic lighting skills
5. Audio technology
6. Digital video support equipment
7. Video production
8. Video technology
2. Video composition
3. Non linear editing skills
4. Basic lighting skills
5. Audio technology
6. Digital video support equipment
7. Video production
8. Video technology
Module Texts
Television Programme making, Colin Hart, (1999), ISBN 0 240 51524 2, Pub Focal Press
Guerrilla TV, Ian Lewis, (2002), ISBN 0240 51601, Pub Focal Press
Today's Video, Peter Utz, (2005), McFarland & Company, 4th Edition, ISBN: 10:0786422008
Guerrilla TV, Ian Lewis, (2002), ISBN 0240 51601, Pub Focal Press
Today's Video, Peter Utz, (2005), McFarland & Company, 4th Edition, ISBN: 10:0786422008
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual assignment to produce a 3-5 minute film (70%) in 2 stages; phase 1 mute, phase 2 with an independently produced soundtrack to assess learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4.
Log of appropriate production paperwork and evaluation (30%) to address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Log of appropriate production paperwork and evaluation (30%) to address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Resources
DV cameras, audio and support equipment
Portable lights
Premiere Pro or Avid editing suite or equivalent
Portable lights
Premiere Pro or Avid editing suite or equivalent
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00013-1 Film Technology
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 3 hour lab/practicals.
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by labs and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning. Practical assignments using portable and fixed film making equipment will support the learning.
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by labs and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning. Practical assignments using portable and fixed film making equipment will support the learning.