Module Descriptors
FORENSIC MULTIMEDIA
FORE60351
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Dean Northfield
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • 3 X PIECES OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE weighted at 0%
  • 1000 WORD POSTER AND VISUAL PRESENTATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Assessment Criteria (Learning outcome 1 – 4) will consist of the following:

1) 3 x Individually produced pieces of digital evidence taken from RAW digital material, (Video, Audio & Still Image) created during practical sessions creating a formative portfolio of work. (0%) Learning Outcomes 2 and 3
2) A case study in the form of a 1000 word poster / visual presentation combined with oral presentation (100%) Learning Outcomes 1 and 4.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:

Comments made on their work during practical sessions.

Exercises will be set through the online facility on Blackboard in order to facilitate regular formative contact with the students.
Module Learning Strategies
40 hours made up of tutor led lecture/tutorial/problem solving and practical classes will be used to deliver the core material.
110 hours of independent study will be used to research background information, complete practical tutorials related to the delivery of the core material, to work on assignments and engage in informal teamwork.

Module Resources
Module handbook, standard lecture room facilities, appropriate laboratory facilities, access to library and to computers with:-
Blackboard VLE
Adobe Software Packages Including:
Adobe Photoshop (image enhancement), Adobe Premiere (video enhancement), Adobe Audition (Audio Enhancement)

Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
The Image Processing Cookbook, 2nd Edition, Russ JC, 2011
Forensic Image Processing, Borengasser M, 2014
Image Processing and Analysis, Geradts Z, 2013
Practical Forensic Digital Imaging Applications and Techniques Jones P, 2011
Module Indicative Content
Content taught through mixture of Blackboard VLE activities, lectures and practical classes.
This module will develop your depth of understanding in a variety of techniques and concepts including many aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms; Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics 2D and 3D.
Introduction to national guidelines for dealing with forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity.
Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.
Horizon scanning of the latest technological advancement in forensic technology and multimedia
Practical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts. VIDEO EVIDENCE, AUDIO EVIDENCE, FORENSIC GRAPHICS, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND CGi .
Web Descriptor
This module will develop your depth of understanding in a variety of techniques and concepts including many aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms; Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics 2D and 3D.
Introduction to national guidelines for dealing with forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity.
Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.
Horizon scanning of the latest technological advancement in forensic technology and multimedia
Practical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts.