Module Descriptors
FILM TECHNOLOGY 2
FILM50212
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: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
  • PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) A 2 hour examination weighted at 30% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 5.

2) Practical work weighted at 70% - Production of an original 8 minute audio visual production, combining video footage with audio. 5 minutes to be completed in Semester 1, 3 minutes in Semester 2. Practical assessment will be done in groups but assessed individually and will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. To include Fast Track or Full Application University Ethics form.
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.
6. Construction of narrative pacing for a short film.
Module Learning Strategies
The course will involve a combination of tutor-led lectures and seminars totalling 3 hours per week and will include independent learning.

12 x 1hr Lecture, (1:n)1
12 x 2 hr laboratory sessions with group work. (1:30)2 for laboratory sessions
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Film Technology (CE70090-4) or equivalent.
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 Texts
Sound on Film, LOBRUTTO Vincent (1998) Greenwood Press, ISBN-10: 9780275944438
Sound for Film and Television, HOLMAN, T. (2010) Focal Press, ISBN-10: 9780240813301
Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, YEWDALL, D. (2011) Focal Press, ISBN-10: 0240812409
Sound Theory Sound Practice, ALTMAN, R. (1992) Routledge ISBN 0415904560
Audio for Television, WATKINSON, John (1997) Focal Press, ISBN 0240514645
The Sound Studio, NESBITT, Alec (1995) Focal Press, ISBN 0240519116
Multiskilling for Television Production, WARD.P. (2000) Focal Press, ISBN 0240 515579
Placing Shadows: Lighting techniques for video production, Gloman,C (2005) Focal Press, ISBN-10: 9780240806617
Avid Editing, 3rd Edition, Kauffmann,S (2006) Focal Press, ISBN 978-0240808161
DAFX: Digital Audio Effects, Udo Zolzer et. al. 2011, Wiley, ISBN-10: 0470665998
Foundation Mathematics, D Booth, 1998, Addison Wesley, ISBN-10: 0201342944
Digital Audio Signal Processing, Udo Zolzer, 2008, Wiley, ISBN-10: 0470997850