Module Descriptors
DIGITAL SOUND AND IMAGE MANIPULATION
FILM50067
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: John Bradburn
Email: J.P.Bradburn@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 20%
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 20%
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) Assignment weighted at 20% - Production script with technical report. Practical assessment will be done in groups and will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 5.

2) An ICA of 1 Hour weighted at 20% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5.

3) Practical work weighted at 60% - Production of an original 10 minute audio visual production, combining video footage with audio. Five minutes to be completed in Semester 1, five minutes in Semester 2. Practical assessment will be done in groups and include peer assessments, this will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.


Module Indicative Content
1. Analysis of technical elements in relation to analogue, digital film and audio production.
2. Techniques of location and studio based audio-visual recording.
3. Introduction to waveform generation and element analysis software.
4. Application of waveform software to digital audio and film.
5. Construction of audio-visual material for a short section of film.
Module Learning Strategies
The course will involve a combination of tutor-led lectures and seminars totalling 4 hours per week and will include independent learning.

12 x 2hr Lecture, (1:n)2
12 x 2 hr laboratory sessions with group work. (1:35)2 for laboratory sessions
Module Resources
Canon XL1 Mini DV Cameras and support equipment.
Digital location audio recording equipment and microphones.
Portable lights.
Media 100 video editing suite
Avid Xpress DV video editing software
Syntrillium Cool Edit Pro / Adobe Audition sound editing software
Word processing facilities
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of Film Technology (CE00013-1) or equivalent.
Module Texts
Sound on Film, LOBRUTTO Vincent (1994) ISBN: 0275944425
Sound for Film and Television, HOLMAN, T. (2002) ISBN 0240804538
Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, YEWDALL, D. (1999) ISBN: 024082888
Sound Theory Sound Practice, ALTMAN, R. (1992) ISBN 0415904560
Audio for Television, WATKINSON, John (1997) ISBN 0240514645
The Sound Studio, NESBITT, Alec (1995) ISBN 0240519116
Multiskilling for Television Production, WARD.P. (2000) ISBN 0240 515579
Placing Shadows: Lighting techniques for video production, Gloman,C (2000) ISBN 02408 04090
Avid Editing, 2nd Edition, Kauffmann,S (2003) ISBN 0240 805410