Module Descriptors
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM40135
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: James Fair
Email: J.E.Fair@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bordwell, D. & Thompson, K., 2010. Film Art: An Introduction 9th ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Hauser, F. & Reich, R., 2006. Notes on Directing, Atlantic Books.
Lewis, I., 2000. Guerrilla TV: Low budget programme making, Focal Press.
Millerson, G. & Owens, J., 2009. Television Production 14th ed., Focal Press.
Rabiger, M., 2007. Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics 4th ed., Focal Press.
Hauser, F. & Reich, R., 2006. Notes on Directing, Atlantic Books.
Lewis, I., 2000. Guerrilla TV: Low budget programme making, Focal Press.
Millerson, G. & Owens, J., 2009. Television Production 14th ed., Focal Press.
Rabiger, M., 2007. Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics 4th ed., Focal Press.
Module Resources
Canon 550D
Panasonic 151
Pansonic DVX100
Canon XL1, XL1S & XL2
Marantz recorders, rifle mics
Reflector boards
Final Cut Pro and Avid
Panasonic 151
Pansonic DVX100
Canon XL1, XL1S & XL2
Marantz recorders, rifle mics
Reflector boards
Final Cut Pro and Avid
Module Learning Strategies
Learning will be lectures, practical tutorials, self study and technical instruction.
1 hour lecture, 2 hours tutorials per week
1 hour lecture, 2 hours tutorials per week
Module Indicative Content
This module is a detailed investigation in to the current technological climate for film making. It will deliver the fundamentals of film / video production ¿ audio recording and image capture. It will also develop a critical awareness in technological specification for varied distribution patterns. This understanding is underpinned with a critical analysis of the evolving history of film technology and how this has changed film form, content and audience.
Through this module you will:
1. Understand how to record audio in a variety of situations and on a variety of equipment.
2. Understand how to record video in a variety of situations and on a variety of equipment.
3. Investigate the changing technological landscapes for video production and delivery and how this has affected audience
4. Produce high quality recorded audio & video
5. Be able to run a set and successfully deliver a full set of rushes both audio and video to post production.
Through this module you will:
1. Understand how to record audio in a variety of situations and on a variety of equipment.
2. Understand how to record video in a variety of situations and on a variety of equipment.
3. Investigate the changing technological landscapes for video production and delivery and how this has affected audience
4. Produce high quality recorded audio & video
5. Be able to run a set and successfully deliver a full set of rushes both audio and video to post production.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework assessing learning outcomes broken down into 2 assessments weighted at 50% each
Assessment 1 (50%)
A full set of rushes for a video production of your choice. These will include all video and audio coverage exploiting the locations and technology for the most audience involving content. This will assess learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4
Assessment 2 (50%)
A 3500 word written report on the changing technological landscape of video production and how this historical evolution has affected the content available to audiences. This will assess learning outcomes 2, 5 and 6
Assessment 1 (50%)
A full set of rushes for a video production of your choice. These will include all video and audio coverage exploiting the locations and technology for the most audience involving content. This will assess learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4
Assessment 2 (50%)
A 3500 word written report on the changing technological landscape of video production and how this historical evolution has affected the content available to audiences. This will assess learning outcomes 2, 5 and 6