Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
All Module information is indicative, and this portal is an interim interface pending the full upgrade of Coursebuilder and subsequent integration to the new DCU Student Information System (DCU Key).
As such, this is a point in time view of data which will be refreshed periodically. Some fields/data may not yet be available pending the completion of the full Coursebuilder upgrade and integration project. We will post status updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Date posted: September 2024
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coursework Only |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description Utilising social constructivist and CPBL (Collaborative Project-Based Learning) methodologies, this module helps to develop students' technical and creative capabilities within the relevant hardware, software and production environments. Students will originate and develop a video project for inclusion within a variety of multimedia formats. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop skills in digital video editing based on best practice and current industry approaches 2. Understand and apply theories and techniques of video editing and narrative production 3. Understand and apply crucial video effects and post production techniques, such as colour grading and chroma keying. 4. Understand and apply techniques of the inclusion of motion graphics in video production 5. Evaluate and critique video post production methods 6. Complete a managed project-based approach for the group production of a short edited video piece. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to digital documentary productionDigital documentary production; developing your project. Students will be shown previous course work for evaluation and critical analysis.Non-Linear Editing (NLE) EnvironmentIntroduction to the NLE software, Final Cut Pro. Students will 'upgrade' their skills, while simultaneously undertaking further self-training on the post-production software via their independent learning time.Pre-productionPlanning your project, research, brainstorming, developing a proposal, technical requirements and team selection.The small team environment - multi-skilling, roles and responsibilities.Students will self-select their production groups and be required to originate and develop a number of project proposals, which they will research and evaluate.Project proposalTeams will have selected a sub-group of topics for discussion and consultation with their supervisor. Following this session, students will select their final project for development.Project developmentCarrying out a `recce.' - technical considerations, meeting people, organizing permissions; planning a shot list; scheduling the project.ProductionProject management, audio, lighting and camera considerations. Teams now start the production process and keep a log of their progress for later inclusion in their reports.Post-productionStudents involve themselves in the post-production process, creating a logical flow to their sequences of recorded material. Digitization, logging, editing considerations, adding narration, music, titles and graphics, exporting and output for DVD and the web.General noteAs per 'Full-time Workload' description, students will be expected to continue their laboratory work with their own research and self-taught tutorial materials in order to increase their understanding and competencies within the various software and hardware environments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Reading List
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||