Module Descriptors
ADVANCED STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM60181
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Fiona Graham
Email: F.C.Graham@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- TV Programme weighted at 75%
- Report weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00500-2 Studio Production Technology or equivalent
Module Texts
Film Production Management - Bastian Cleve (1999), Focal Press ISBN 0-240-80393-0
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 (2004), 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 (2005) Focal Press. ISBN 0-240-51557-9
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 (2004), 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 (2005) Focal Press. ISBN 0-240-51557-9
Module Resources
Gallery and broadcast-standard chroma-key studio
Non linear editing suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Studio and ENG digital cameras
Location Lighting
Ancillary audio equipment
Switching
Studio Lighting
Non linear editing suite
Photoshop
After Effects
Studio and ENG digital cameras
Location Lighting
Ancillary audio equipment
Switching
Studio Lighting
Module Learning Strategies
3hr tutorial per week. (2:15)3
Module Indicative Content
The students will work as a group to produce a studio based topical television programmes.
The module requires a fast programme turnaround from pre production to production, showing an advanced understanding of the television industry's requirement for production and channel deadlines.
In the course they will gain knowledge of:
1. Various genre production:
To develop existing studio production knowledge to create programmes for different genres.
Learn how and why different genres require different technical requirements for studio based programmes. Also additional attention to set design, structure and camera techniques for different genres. (Examples possibly to include: drama: from sitcoms and soaps; entertainment: quiz programmes; or commercials).
Develop production scripts with technical directions for camera, lighting and sound for studio based programmes.
2. Studio Production Element
Working as a team to fast turnaround and produce a studio programme to a set deadline using existing studio production knowledge. Each team member will self manage their learning and production.
The module will develop an advanced understanding of the digital technology and creative knowledge used in studio based production.
The module requires a fast programme turnaround from pre production to production, showing an advanced understanding of the television industry's requirement for production and channel deadlines.
In the course they will gain knowledge of:
1. Various genre production:
To develop existing studio production knowledge to create programmes for different genres.
Learn how and why different genres require different technical requirements for studio based programmes. Also additional attention to set design, structure and camera techniques for different genres. (Examples possibly to include: drama: from sitcoms and soaps; entertainment: quiz programmes; or commercials).
Develop production scripts with technical directions for camera, lighting and sound for studio based programmes.
2. Studio Production Element
Working as a team to fast turnaround and produce a studio programme to a set deadline using existing studio production knowledge. Each team member will self manage their learning and production.
The module will develop an advanced understanding of the digital technology and creative knowledge used in studio based production.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will produce a studio based programme working in teams (75%) which will assess learning outcomes 2 and 4
Coursework: Individual Report 25% (1000 words) assignment which will assess outcome 1 and 3.
Coursework: Individual Report 25% (1000 words) assignment which will assess outcome 1 and 3.