Module Descriptors
FILM PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
FVFX60283
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Mckenna
Email: Mark.Mckenna@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 70%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
By studying this module students will be able to build on skills already gained in previous study and demonstrate a range of advanced skills and techniques used in the production of digital film. The module also explores a range of editing styles, the relationship between sound and visuals and their effect on genre. Elements of the module include:
Shooting for genre
Techniques of shooting green screen
The relationship between sound and picture
Undertaking technical testing (sound and visual)
DSLR cameras
Lenses
Advanced editing techniques
Shooting for genre
Techniques of shooting green screen
The relationship between sound and picture
Undertaking technical testing (sound and visual)
DSLR cameras
Lenses
Advanced editing techniques
Module Learning Strategies
3 x 2 hour lectures, 22 x 3 hour lab/workshop sessions
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments and workshops using production facilities and equipment will support the learning.
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments and workshops using production facilities and equipment will support the learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Coursework weighted at 70% addressing Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4. Produce and present an independent short film of 3-5 minutes to convey two separate, identifiable genres as well as undertaking an individual role in the production of a collaborative digital feature film. . (50% practical. 20% presentation)
A 2nd Coursework, a written academic work (2000 words) reflecting on technical aspects of digital feature production weighted at 30% addressing Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
A 2nd Coursework, a written academic work (2000 words) reflecting on technical aspects of digital feature production weighted at 30% addressing Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Module Texts
The Complete Film Production Handbook 4th Edition, Eve Light Honthaner (2010), Focal Press ISBN 0-240-81150-X
Film Production Technique: Creating the Accomplished Image, Bruce Mamer (2008), Wadsworth International, ISBN 0-405-50304-5
Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Jay Rose (2008), Focal Press ISBN 0-240-80970-X
The technique of film and video editing: history, theory and practice, Ken Dancyger (2007) Focal Press ISBN-10: 0240807650
Digital Image Processing using MATLAB, Gonzalez, Wood & Eddins (2004), Prentice Hall, ISBN 013008519
Digital Film-Making, Mike Figgis (2007), Faber and Faber ISBN 0-571-22625-6
Film Style and Technology: History and Analysis, Barry Salt (2009), Starwood ISBN 0-950-90665-4
The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques, Barry Andersson and Janie L. Geyen (2012), John Wiley & Sons 0-470-87660-3
Film Production Technique: Creating the Accomplished Image, Bruce Mamer (2008), Wadsworth International, ISBN 0-405-50304-5
Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Jay Rose (2008), Focal Press ISBN 0-240-80970-X
The technique of film and video editing: history, theory and practice, Ken Dancyger (2007) Focal Press ISBN-10: 0240807650
Digital Image Processing using MATLAB, Gonzalez, Wood & Eddins (2004), Prentice Hall, ISBN 013008519
Digital Film-Making, Mike Figgis (2007), Faber and Faber ISBN 0-571-22625-6
Film Style and Technology: History and Analysis, Barry Salt (2009), Starwood ISBN 0-950-90665-4
The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques, Barry Andersson and Janie L. Geyen (2012), John Wiley & Sons 0-470-87660-3
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Camera equipment
Portable sound equipment
Portable lighting equipment
Green screen studio
Editing equipment (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut)
Production office facilities
Internet
Word processing
Portable sound equipment
Portable lighting equipment
Green screen studio
Editing equipment (Adobe Premiere/Final Cut)
Production office facilities
Internet
Word processing