Module Descriptors
MEDIA PRODUCTION SKILLS 1
MEDP40125
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Steven Speed
Email: Steven.Speed@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 161
Total Learning Hours: 200
Assessment
- Digital Assessment: Portfolio of Digital Content 2 mins / 4-6 Images / 500 – 1000 words weighted at 50%
- Written Assessment: reflective Analysis 1,500 words weighted at 50%
Module Details
Learning Outcomes
1. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICSM AND REFLECTION OF YOUR OWN WORK.
Analysis
2. EVIDENCE THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS NEEDED TO ACQUIRE, MANIPULATE AND SHARE TIME-BASED MEDIA. Application
3. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WORK TO A BRIEF.
Problem Solving
Analysis
2. EVIDENCE THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS NEEDED TO ACQUIRE, MANIPULATE AND SHARE TIME-BASED MEDIA. Application
3. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WORK TO A BRIEF.
Problem Solving
Indicative Content
This module will introduce you to the processes involved in the creation of a series of time-based media productions, which will be distributed via the Staffslive web platform (or similar). The module will enable you to develop the conceptual, business, creative and technical skills required for short social media productions. Through the module you will develop and create a series practical pieces: working to a professional brief, as well as in your own preferred specialist genre.
Web Descriptor
This module will teach you how to shoot and edit video and then share your work over popular social media sites.
Learning Strategies
Learning Strategies can include:
Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities:¿
One-to-one tutorials¿
Risk Assessment, health and safety, ethics input¿
Academic workshops/presentations¿
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)¿
NB: This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive handbook and VLE support.¿
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities and on-line tutorials via Lynda.com and BoB.¿
Guided Independent Study Activities:¿
Independent practice¿
Research¿
Group meetings¿
Personal development planning¿
Teamwork¿
Networking events¿
Blackboard VLE, Lynda.com and BoB access¿
Independent Study in support of your project work.
Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities:¿
One-to-one tutorials¿
Risk Assessment, health and safety, ethics input¿
Academic workshops/presentations¿
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)¿
NB: This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive handbook and VLE support.¿
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities and on-line tutorials via Lynda.com and BoB.¿
Guided Independent Study Activities:¿
Independent practice¿
Research¿
Group meetings¿
Personal development planning¿
Teamwork¿
Networking events¿
Blackboard VLE, Lynda.com and BoB access¿
Independent Study in support of your project work.
Texts
The most recent additions of the following texts, which will be available through online study links. The following are the most recent editions:
Bernard, S.C. Documentary Storytelling
Colin Hart, Television Programme Making
Lees, N., Greenlit
Lewis, I, Guerrilla TV
Millerson, G Owens, J., Television Production
Rabinger, M., Directing the Documentary
Peter Utz, McFarland & Company
Bernard, S.C. Documentary Storytelling
Colin Hart, Television Programme Making
Lees, N., Greenlit
Lewis, I, Guerrilla TV
Millerson, G Owens, J., Television Production
Rabinger, M., Directing the Documentary
Peter Utz, McFarland & Company
Resources
Camera, lighting, sound, studio and post production facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Screening and viewing facilities
Library facilities ¬ web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment
Screening and viewing facilities
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% Portfolio of digital content: Digital media artefacts including writing / photographs / video. [LO 1,2,3]
50% 1,500 word written assessment: A reflective analysis of the production process and learning journey. [LO1]
50% 1,500 word written assessment: A reflective analysis of the production process and learning journey. [LO1]