Module Descriptors
FILM AND TELEVISION TECHNICAL SPECIALISM - 2
FILM50295
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Mckenna
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Additional Assessment Details
Coursework comprising practical work culminating in a final interview weighted at 100% addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 3
Indicative Content
This module requires students to demonstrate the technical video editing and audio production skills through undertaking appropriate roles in the production of individual projects and reporting on them.

In the course they will gain knowledge of
1. Advanced editing techniques
2. In depth audio functions
3. Film Styles
4. Working to a client brief

Technical editing and audio manipulation skills will be raised to an advanced level through study and practical participation in the production of individually produced projects.
Texts
Film Technology in Post Production, 2001, Elsevier Science and Technology (United Kingdom)
The Technique of Film and Video Editing; History, Theory and Practice, Ken Dancyger (2007) Focal Press
Digital Image Processing using MATALM, Gonzalez, Wood and Eddins (2004) Prentice Hall
Digital Image Processing with Applicatiton to Digital Cameras, KS Thyagarajan (2006), Focal Press
Sound for Film and Television, HOLMAN T. (2002) Focal Press
Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, YEWDALL, D (1999) Focal Press
Sound Theory Sound Practice, ALTMAN R (1992) Routledge
Audio for Television, WATKINSON John (1997) Focal Press
The Sound Studio, NESBITT Alec, (1995) Focal Press
Multiskilling for Television Production, WARD P (2000) Focal Press
Special Admissions Requirements
Successful completion of module CE00806-1 Film and TV Practical Skills Technology or equivalent
Disqualified combination - CE00760-2 Video Editing Technology 1 and CE00758-2 Film Technology 2
Resources
Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent
Industry standard Cameras
Lighting Equipment
Sound equipment
Ancillary Camera Equipment
Word Processing Facilities


LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. SOLVE POST PRODUCTION PROBLEMS WHICH REFLECT REAL WORLD SITUATIONS
[Application; Problem Solving]

2. ANALYSE DIFFERENT EDITING DECISIONS AND TECHNIQUES USED DURING THE CREATION OF THE DIGITAL FILM
[Analysis]

3. DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF PRACTICAL FILM MAKING TECHNIQUES INCLUDING CAMERA, LIGHTING AND EDITING TECHNIQUES
[Enquiry]
Module Learning Strategies
UPDATE HOURS ONLY
Web Descriptor
This module requires students to demonstrate the technical video editing and audio production skills through undertaking appropriate roles in the production of individual projects and reporting on them. In the course they will gain knowledge of advanced editing techniques, in depth audio functions. They will develop a knowledge of film styles and the process of working to a client brief. Throughout the module, technical editing and audio manipulation skills will be raised to an advanced level through study and practical participation in the production of individually produced projects.