| Module Title |
Video Production |
| Module Code |
ICT1022 (ITS: CM393) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
Communications |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
Utilising CPBL (Collaborative Project-Based Learning) methodologies, this module aims to introduce students to the necessary technical, research and creative skills required to originate, produce and export a digital video project.
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Learning Outcomes
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2. Within a small group, originate, develop and evaluate a project proposal.
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7. Originate, shoot and record a short interview, paying particular attention to good audio quality, framing and composition.
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12. Within a small group, organise, develop and shoot a short video project on an agreed topic and format (see under Assessments for further details).
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17. Edit the video into a logical sequence of events. Colour-correct, and export a correctly formatted video project for online distribution.
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22. Generate a short written report detailing the production process, problems or issues encountered and/or not resolved. Reflection on lessons learnt. Include any academic or audio/visual references that influenced the production process [use of the Harvard Referencing System].
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 11 | Various tutorials within class time. | | Laboratory | 11 | Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion groups over one semester. | | Independent Study | 123 | Students are required to engage in independent video production practice throughout the semester; to update and familiarise themselves with all the requisite software applications and tools, and to review suitable exemplar video projects both online and via mainstream media. | | Assignment Completion | 105 | Group production of two digital video projects on agreed topics. |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10823 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Tom Burke | Module Teacher | Davorka Naletilic |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Digital Project | Within a small group, students will originate, shoot and record a short interview, paying particular attention to good audio quality, framing and composition. The recording will be edited into both a logical sequence as well as an aesthetically coherent piece of work. | 20% | n/a | | Digital Project | Student groups will research, originate, develop, shoot and post-produce a short digital video project. Particular attention should be paid to audio quality, framing/composition, visual variety, logical (or artistic) story sequences and post-production considerations such as colour correction and compressed formats for online distribution. The group will produce a short written report of the production process including reflections on lessons learnt, problems or issues encountered and/or not resolved. Include any academic or audio/visual references [use of the Harvard referencing system]. | 80% | Sem 1 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
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| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Weekly Breakdown
All content is detailed on a week-by-week basis, and is available for students to view within Loop (Moodle). N.B. the following is indicative only, and may change to reflect pedagogical considerations due to new developments in hardware, software, class sizes, or other considerations deemed necessary for the successful fulfilment of the module outcomes.
Week 1: Introduction to module, inc. examples of prior student work within a variety of categories e.g. mini-documentary, interviews, drama, music video etc.
Week 2: Introduction to camera essentials incl. depth of field, focal lengths, colour temp, frame rates, history of camera formats.
Week 2 Lab: Introduction to the camera and first vox pop interviews
Week 3: Introduction to production sound incl. types of microphones, functions, sound recording techniques
Week 3 Lab: Introduction to microphones and 2nd Vox Pop interviews
Week 4: Introduction to Editing: history of film editing from celluloid to non-linear software
Week4 Lab: Introduction to Adobe Premiere and editing basics
Week 5: Proposal Writing and Pitching
Week 5 Lab: In Lab supervised editing of material from first two shoots leading to small project.
Week 6: Crit Session for small project in lecture. Feedback and critique given by lecturers and classmates
Week 6 Lab: Group pitching of final projects.
Week 7: (Reading Week).
Week 8: Case Studies. Taking existing video productions and breaking them down into constituent elements
Week 8 Lab: In lab editing exercise - taking existing edit and recutting to alter meaning
Week 9. Introduction to lighting. History of lighting techniques in film and television
Week 9 Lab: Three point lighting kit demo
Week 10: Introduction to Colour
Week 10 Lab: In lab colour exercises using colour tools within Adobe Premiere
Week 11: Viewing of feature length documentary.
Week 11 Lab: In details analyses of the production of above documentary
Week 12: Funding Models: overview of the funding models available in Ireland for film and video production.
Week 12 Lab: Final workshop with students dealing with any issues arising from their final projects
N.B. A NUMBER CAP APPLIES TO THIS MODULE.
This number is typically one-quarter of the entire class size. Each group rotates across the other practice-based modules over a two year cycle. Hence all students experience all practice-based modules.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Tom Ang: 0, Picture Editing, 10 Chapters, Focal Press, 0-240-51618
- Sheila Curran Bernard: 2004, Documentary storytelling for film and videomakers, 21 Chapters, Focal Press, Burlington, MA, 296 Pages, 0-240-80539-9
- Arthur L. Gaskill and David A. Englander; photographs & drawings by Irving Levine; additional pictures by David A. Marlin, John Premack, and Dean Gaskill: 0, How to shoot a movie and video story, 16 Chapters, Morgan & Morgan, New York, 167 Pages, 0-87100-239-6
- Michael Rabiger: 1992, Directing the documentary, Second Ed., 23 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 382 Pages, 0-240-80126-1
- Michael Rabiger: 1989, Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthethics, 34 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 412 Pages, 0-24080011-7
- David Rice: 0, Rathmines Style Book, 4th, Blackwater Press, Dublin, 90, 0861214382
- William Strunk, Jr.; with revisions, an introd., and a chapter on writing by E. B. White: 1979, The elements of style, 3rd Ed, 5 chapters, Macmillan, New York, 92, 0-02-418200-1
- Roy Thompson: 1993, Grammar of the edit, 6 Chapters, Focal Press, Oxford, 0-240-51340-1
- Jeremy Vineyard; illustrated by Jose Cruz: 1999, Setting up your shots, 8 Chapters, Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA, 0-941188-73-6
- Peter Ward: 0, Picture composition for film and television, 12 Chapters, Focal Press, Oxford, 0-240-51421-1
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Website, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2016, BBC Academy: College of Journalism, London UK, BBC Academy
- 393574: 1, Website, Channel 4, 2016, Channel 4 Producers Handbook, London UK
- http://www.channel4.com/producers-handbook/: 393575, 1, Website, mediaark.com, 2013, mediaark.com
- William Tuke: https://mediaark.com/, 393576, 1, Website, microtutorials.com, 2013
- Online Resource: William Tuke, https://microtutorials.com/, 393577, 1, Website, newsshooter.com
- newsshooter.com: Online, Dan Chung, Matt Allard, http://www.newsshooter.com/, 393578, 1, Website
- 2011: No Film School, USA, Ryan Koo, http://nofilmschool.com, 393579, 1
- thehurlblog.com: 2016, Hurlblog - Educate, USA, Shane Hurlburt, http://www.thehurlblog.com/?_ga=1.118138560.898372135.1464991182, 393580
- Website: Vimeo, 2012, Video Video School, USA, Vimeo, https://vimeo.com/videoschool
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In case of group difficulties the group must alert their lecturer as soon as issues arise, and complete a 'Peer Workload Review' report, detailing each member's participation over the course of both projects. Further details should be sought from the lecturer concerned. |
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