Module Descriptors
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION TECHNOLOGY
FILM60199
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Ottey
Email: P.Ottey@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and Laboratory sessions
12 x 1 hour lectures (1:n)1 + half hour surgery
12 x 1 hour laboratory sessions (1:25)1

Key Information Set:
20% scheduled learning and teaching activities
80% guided independent learning
Module Additional Assessment Details
Comprising of:-
A report length 1500 words weighted at 25%
and
A business plan weighted at 75%
[Learning Outcomes 1-4]

Key Information Data:
100% coursework
Module Resources
Avid/Final Cut
After Effects
Audition
Windows Media Encoder
Hd and SD cameras
Module Texts
Kumar, A. (2007) Mobile TV, DVB-H, DMB, 3G Systems and Rich Media Applications, Focal Press ISBN: 978-0-240-80946-5
Wotton, C. (2007) Developing Quality Metadata, Focal Press ISBN: 978-0-240-80869-7
Van Tassel, J. (2001) Digital TV Over Broadband, Focal Press ISBN: 978-0-240-80357-9

Module Indicative Content
Students will investigate new platforms for content delivery and interactivity including
Dedicated mobile video and audio content
Repackaged content
Advertising materials
Apps
Producing for multiple outlets
Filming for multiplatform
Media management