Module Descriptors
VIDEO RECORDING AND PRODUCTION
FILM60200
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Paton
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Dancyger, K. (2006) The Techniques of Film and Video Editing, History, Theory and Practice, 4th Ed, Focal Press
Hulfish, S. (2008) The Art of Digital Color Correction, Focal Press
Luther, A.C. (1999) Video Recording Technology, Artech House Publisher
Musburger, R.B. (2002) Single-Camera Digital Video Production, Focal Press
Taylor, T. ( 2003) Digital Cinema, Focal Press
Ward, P. (2003) Picture Composition for Film and Television, , 2nd Ed, Focal Press
Module Additional Assessment Details
Consisting of:-
Digital Log Book 20% - which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 4
and
Practical 80% - Audio 20%, Video 60% which will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.

Key Information Set:
100% coursework
Module Resources
Avid/Media 100 non linear editing suite
Photoshop
After Effects
ENG digital cameras
Location lighting
Ancillary audio equipment
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Disqualified Combination - CE00659-6 Video Recording and Production 2
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours per week Individual research, working as a member of a team and tutor lead debate.
(1:30)2

Key Information Set:
16% scheduled teaching and learning activities
84% guided independent learning
Module Indicative Content
Students will gain knowledge of -
International television broadcast standards, digital acquisition, digitisation and compression methods, non-linear editing and post production to include image manipulation, digital colour grading and colour correction. Location lighting will also be studied. Special attention will be paid to the juxtaposition of sound and image. Recording media will be investigated utilising tape formats, disc and solid state storage. Graduate skills will be introduced, developed or assessed as detailed in the appropriate awards skills map.