Module Descriptors
STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM50148
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 70%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A report length 1500 words weighted at 70% addressing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3. Report and individual log book.
Coursework weighted at 30% addressing learning outcomes 4 and 5. Group work: The studio programme, working as a team, peer assessment addressing outcomes 4 and 5.
Coursework weighted at 30% addressing learning outcomes 4 and 5. Group work: The studio programme, working as a team, peer assessment addressing outcomes 4 and 5.
Module Resources
Avid/Premiere Pro non linear editing suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Studio and ENG digital cameras
Location Lighting
Gallery
Ancillary audio equipment
Switching
Studio Lighting
Photoshop
After Effects
Studio and ENG digital cameras
Location Lighting
Gallery
Ancillary audio equipment
Switching
Studio Lighting
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.
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 Texts
Film production Management, Bastian Cleve, Focal Press (1999) ISBN 0-240-80393-0
Video Basicsn4, Herbert Zetti, Thomson Wadsworth (2003), ISBN: 0-534-61245-8
Basic TV Technology 4th edition - Robert L Hartwig (2005) ISBN 0-240-80717-0
A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers 3rd edition - Graham Jones (2003) ISBN 0-240-80700-6
Television Production Handbook, 8th Edition, Herbert Zettit, Thomson Wadsworth (2003), 0-534-56377-5
Multi-skilling for Television Production, Peter Ward, Alan Bermingham, Chris Wherry. Focal Press (2000) ISBN 0-240-51557-9
Video Basicsn4, Herbert Zetti, Thomson Wadsworth (2003), ISBN: 0-534-61245-8
Basic TV Technology 4th edition - Robert L Hartwig (2005) ISBN 0-240-80717-0
A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers 3rd edition - Graham Jones (2003) ISBN 0-240-80700-6
Television Production Handbook, 8th Edition, Herbert Zettit, Thomson Wadsworth (2003), 0-534-56377-5
Multi-skilling for Television Production, Peter Ward, Alan Bermingham, Chris Wherry. Focal Press (2000) ISBN 0-240-51557-9
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00500-2 Studio Production Technology
Module Learning Strategies
1 lecture, 2 tutorials per week plus group and individual tutorials, screening of studio based programmes and practical workshops.