The aim of this module is to enable participants to gain a highly visual, practical, creative, technological and theoretical understanding of the central themes in the field of post production and more specifically in video editing, motion graphics and the data management process and workflows.

Students will study:

Technique and theory in the technology and craft of video editing, colour science and colour grading for finishing visual media to an industry standard.

Use industry standard graphics packages to develop and explore the possibilities of designing graphics for broadcast design, commercial, corporate and digital film.

Study the data management, colour management and workflow pipelines of high definition through to 4K raw production processes.

With extra emphases placed on the marriage of the art, creativity and the technology to bring these closely related skills together.

The coursework for the module takes the form of a portfolio and presentations

40% Individual practical based on the completion of a portfolio of motion graphics (learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5).

40% Group work based upon the completion of video editing projects and colour grading assignments (learning outcome 3).

20% Individual and team presentations showing research development work, analysis and reflection on the completed work (learning outcomes 1, 4 and 5).

Student learning is centred around 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 2 hour laboratory sessions per semester.

Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning. Guided tutorial support will also form part of the contact hours, during which students can expect detailed ‘crit’ reviews and feedback on their work.

Practical assignments using digital film equipment, suitable software packages, online resources will support the student learning.

Key Information Set:
25% scheduled learning and teaching activities
75% guided independent learning

Betancourt, M., 2013. The history of motion graphics: from avant-garde to industry in the United States. Wildside Press, [Rockville, Md.].

Dopress Books, Promopress, 2012. Moving graphics: new directions in motion design = les nouvelles tendances du motion design. Promopress, Barcelona.

Geduld, M., 2009. After Effects Expressions. Focal Press/Elsevier, Burlington, Mass.

Hirsch, T., Friendsof ED, 2002. Transitions: voices on the craft of digital editing. Friendsof ED, Olton, Birmingham, UK.

Meyer, T., Meyer, C., 2013. The After Effects apprentice: real-world skills for the aspiring motion graphics artist.

Murch, W., 2001. In the blink of an eye: a perspective on film editing. Silman-James Press, Los Angeles.

Reisz, K., Millar, G., 2010. The technique of film editing. Focal Press, Burlington, MA.

Van Hurkman, A., 2013. Color correction look book: creative grading techniques for film and video. Peachpit Press, [S.l.].

Wright, S., 2010. Digital Compositing for Film and Video, 3rd ed. Focal Press.

Avid Media Composer
Adobe Creative Suite
Da Vinci Resolve
Digital Video equipment

FILM40136 (CE70091-4) Post Production Technology or equivalent