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Digital Audio Signal Processing, Udo Zolzer, 2008, Wiley

Level 4 Film Technology or equivalent.

HD and DSLR Cameras and support equipment.
Editing software.
Digital location audio recording equipment and microphones.
Portable lights.
Word processing facilities

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
12 x 2hr laboratory sessions with group work
1 x 2hr Film showing

Key Information Set Data:
24% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
76% Guided Independent Learning

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.

100% Coursework comprising of:

Semester 1:
1) Group Film Pitch Presentation (15%). Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 5.
2) Group Production Portfolio - (15%). Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Semester 2:
3) Individual - Film Production Technical Class Test (20%). Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 5.
4) Group production of 5 minute audio-visual film product (50%). Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. To include Fast Track or Full Application University Ethics form.

Key Information Set Data: 100% Coursework

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF AUDIO AND VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR FILM.
[Knowledge & Understanding]

2. EVALUATE BOTH AUDIO AND VIDEO WORK AND REFLECT UPON THE APPROACH TAKEN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION.
[Reflection]

3. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE OF AUDIO RECORDERS, CAMERAS, VIDEO EDITING, LIGHTING, AND PROGRAMME CREATION EQUIPMENT.
[Learning]

4. APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNT IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN ORIGINAL AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTION PIECE.
[Application]

5. COMMUNICATE IDEAS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION SUCCESSFULLY.
[Communication]