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Code:
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CE00013-1
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Version:
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4
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Approval Status:
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Valid Historic
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Title:
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FILM TECHNOLOGY
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Section:
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Computing, Engineering & Technology
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Level:
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1
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Pattern of Delivery
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Contact Hours
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Independent Study Hours
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Total Learning Hours
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72.0
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228.0
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300.0
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Description of Pattern of Delivery
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Pattern
1, study 50.0% in period1
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Pattern
1, study 50.0% in period2
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Registration Conditions
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Module Version Condition Text
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None
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Module Details
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Assessment Details
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An ASSIGMT weighted at 50%. A LAB LOG BK weighted at 25%. An IND PRESENTAT weighted at 25%.
Individual assignment and group assignment - 3 minute film x 2 (50%) to assess learning outcomes 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Presentation (25%) to assess learning outcomes 2 and 4.
Logbook (25%) to assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
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Indicative Content
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1. The fundamentals of video camera technology and its operation. Including shutter, focal length, aperture, depth of field and sound recording
2. Video composition
3. Non linear editing skills
4. Basic lighting skills
5. Digital video support equipment
6. Video production
7. Shooting two short films
8. Video technology
9. Introduction to relevant mathematical theories of algebra, power series, trigonometry, depth of field and inverse square law
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Learning Strategies
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3 hour lab/practical each week.
(1:30)3
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by labs and tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using portable and fixed film making equipment will support the learning.
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Prospectus Information
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The fundamentals of video production and its technology are covered in a series of tutorials and hands on lab sessions. The module includes filming on professional DV cameras and editing on NLE systems, photographic composition and programme making are also covered.
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Resources
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Canon XL1 and support equipment
Portable lights
Media 100 editing suite or equivalent
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Special Admissions Requirements
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None
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Texts
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Television Programme making, Colin Hart, (1999), ISBN 0 240 51524 2, Pub Focal Press
Guerrilla TV, Ian Lewis, (2002), ISBN 0240 51601, Pub Focal Press
Technical Math Demystified, Stan Gibilisco (2006), McGraw-Hill Professional, ISBN: 0071459499
Improve your Math! A Refresher Course, Bancroft and Fletcher, 2001, Addison Wesley, ISBN: 0201331306
Today's Video, Peter Utz, 2005, McFarland & Company, 4th Edition, ISBN: 10:0786422008
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Learning Outcome
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1. SHOW KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF VIDEO PRODUCTION.
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2. CRITICALLY EVALUATE VIDEO WORK AND REFLECT UPON THE APPROACH UNDERTAKEN IN THE ASSESSMENTS.
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3. DEMONSTRATE THE PROCESSES AND STAGES INVOLVED IN THE OPERATION OF CAMERAS, VIDEO EDITING, LIGHTING AND PROGRAMME.
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4. COMMUNICATE THE PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL FILM PRODUCTION IN PRODUCING A FILM PIECE.
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5. SOLVE THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH VIDEO PRODUCTION.
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