Module Descriptors
STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM40144
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: John Bradburn
Email: J.P.Bradburn@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 30%
  • REPORT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Resources
Final Cut/Avid/Premiere Pro non linear editing suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Studio and ENG digital cameras
Location Lighting
Gallery
Ancillary audio equipment
Switching
Studio Lighting
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified combination - CE00500-5 Studio Production Technology
Module Indicative Content
The students will work as a group to produce a studio based topical television programme.
In the course they will gain knowledge of:
1. Scriptwriting Element
Creative and technical requirements including technical directions for studio based programmes.
2. Pre Production Element
How to design, structure, research and produce filmed/edited inserts for a studio programme.
3. Studio Production Element
Working as a team to produce a studio programme.
Aims to provide understanding of the digital technology and creative knowledge used in studio based production.
4. Team Working Element
Aims to provide understanding of the interpersonal and communication skills required for working effectively as part of a team.
Module Learning Strategies
4 x 3 hour lectures, 20 x 3 tutorials/production meetings

Group and individual tutorials, production meetings and screening of studio based programmes and practical workshops.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A report (1200 words) and a log book weighted at 70% addressing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Coursework weighted at 30%, group work: the studio programme, working as a team,tutor/ peer assessment addressing outcomes 4 and 5.