Module Descriptors
LOCATION PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM40220
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Mckenna
Email: Mark.Mckenna@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Project - practical weighted at 50%
- Project Evaluation - report weighted at 50%
Module Details
Additional Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Project
Participate collaboratively in a range of activities, practical work and production roles related to live events. Weighted at 50% and addressing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
Assessment 2: Project Evaluation
An evaluation (typically 1200 words) of practical work, weighted at 50% and addressing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4,
Participate collaboratively in a range of activities, practical work and production roles related to live events. Weighted at 50% and addressing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
Assessment 2: Project Evaluation
An evaluation (typically 1200 words) of practical work, weighted at 50% and addressing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4,
Texts
Paul Martingell (2008), Better Location Shooting: Techniques for Video Production, Focal Press
Eve Light Honthaner (2010), The Complete Film Production Handbook, Focal Press,
Steve Dawkins and Ian Wynd (2009), Video Production: Putting Theory into Practice, Palgrave McMillian
Eve Light Honthaner (2010), The Complete Film Production Handbook, Focal Press,
Steve Dawkins and Ian Wynd (2009), Video Production: Putting Theory into Practice, Palgrave McMillian
Resources
Non-linear editing suite (Premiere Pro or Final Cut)
After Effects
Industry Standard Cameras
Sound equipment
Lighting Equipment
Ancillary camera equipment
Projectors
Screens
After Effects
Industry Standard Cameras
Sound equipment
Lighting Equipment
Ancillary camera equipment
Projectors
Screens
Indicative Content
Working collaboratively, this module requires students to convert and prepare filmed submissions for screening, create stings and adverts for inclusion in an event (Film Festival) and demonstrate the technical aspects of live, on location television production. Students will also create short promotional films for/of the event and undertake appropriate roles in the production of the collaborative project.
In the course they will gain knowledge of;
1. The logistics of location production
2. Providing sound and lighting for a live event
3. Working under a Director in a live situation
4. Camera and lighting techniques for live recording
5. Establishing an on location live video feed
6. Problem solving in a live situation
7. Understanding codecs and file conversion
8. Understanding and creating stings and advertising
9. Producing short promotional films for/of the event
Technical camera and lighting skills for a live event, production of VT materials including a short, promotional video, will be tested through the creation, recording and editing of stings, adverts and support materials for a major event and through practical, technical participation at the event itself.
In the course they will gain knowledge of;
1. The logistics of location production
2. Providing sound and lighting for a live event
3. Working under a Director in a live situation
4. Camera and lighting techniques for live recording
5. Establishing an on location live video feed
6. Problem solving in a live situation
7. Understanding codecs and file conversion
8. Understanding and creating stings and advertising
9. Producing short promotional films for/of the event
Technical camera and lighting skills for a live event, production of VT materials including a short, promotional video, will be tested through the creation, recording and editing of stings, adverts and support materials for a major event and through practical, technical participation at the event itself.
Learning Strategies
24 x 3 hour sessions
All aspects of the module will be facilitated through production meetings, workshops, tutorials, problem solving exercises and practical participation in the production of major collaborative projects using laboratory equipment and editing facilities.
All aspects of the module will be facilitated through production meetings, workshops, tutorials, problem solving exercises and practical participation in the production of major collaborative projects using laboratory equipment and editing facilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF TECHNICAL PRODUCTION ISSUES RELATING TO LIVE, ON LOCATION PRODUCTION REFLECTING REAL WORLD SITUATIONS.
[Learning]
2. SOLVE POST PRODUCTION PROBLEMS RELATED TO ON LOCATION PRODUCTION REFLECTING REAL WORLD SITUATIONS.
[Problem Solving]
3. ANALYSE CONVENTIONS AND TECHNIQUES USED DURING THE RECORDING OF A LIVE EVENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY PRODUCE A VIDEO PRODUCT.
[Analysis]
4. DEMONSTRATE THEORETIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRACTICAL CONSTRAINTS WHEN UNDERTAKING LIVE, ON LOCATION PRODUCTION.
[Enquiry]
[Learning]
2. SOLVE POST PRODUCTION PROBLEMS RELATED TO ON LOCATION PRODUCTION REFLECTING REAL WORLD SITUATIONS.
[Problem Solving]
3. ANALYSE CONVENTIONS AND TECHNIQUES USED DURING THE RECORDING OF A LIVE EVENT AND SUBSEQUENTLY PRODUCE A VIDEO PRODUCT.
[Analysis]
4. DEMONSTRATE THEORETIC UNDERSTANDING OF PRACTICAL CONSTRAINTS WHEN UNDERTAKING LIVE, ON LOCATION PRODUCTION.
[Enquiry]
Web Descriptor
This module requires students to convert and prepare filmed submissions for screening, create stings and adverts for inclusion in an event (Film Festival) and demonstrate the technical aspects of live, on location television production. This will incorporate the logistics of location production, providing sound and lighting for a live event, working under a Director in a live situation, camera and lighting techniques for live recording, establishing an on location live video feed, problem solving in a live situation, understanding and creating stings and advertising, as well as understanding codecs and file conversion.