| Module Title |
Moving Image & Video Production |
| Module Code |
ICT1025 (ITS: CM558) |
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Faculty |
Communications |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The aim of the module is to introduce the students to the necessary technical and creative skills required to produce original video material for a variety of mixed media uses.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Working in a small team be able to originate and prepare a multimedia related, digital video proposal.
2. Originate, shoot and record a short interview, paying particular attention to audio quality, framing and composition.
3. Organise, develop and produce a five to seven minute video project on an agreed topic.
4. Compile the project into a logically edited sequence of events, including all necessary post-production work.
5. Generate a short report, which reflects on the production process, explaining reasons for decisions made and recommending changes based 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 | Lecture-supervised learning period over one semester | | Laboratory | 22 | Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion over one semester. | | Independent Study | 85 | 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 | 132 | Group production of two digital video projects on agreed topics. |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20556 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Tom Burke | Module Teacher | Marcos Dias |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Student groups meet with the lecturer to discuss their proposed projects. Originate and produce a short two minute interview, with particular attention being paid to technical aspects of framing/composition and especially good quality audio levels. | 20% | n/a | | Assignment | Students will work in small teams to research, develop and post-produce a five to seven minute video project. Project topics must be agreed with the lecturer, and can be in a variety of formats e.g. documentary, docudrama, drama or music video.
Generate a short report, which reflects on the production process, explaining reasons for decisions made and recommending changes based on lessons learnt. Include any academic or audio/visual references that influenced the production process [use of the Harvard Referencing System]. | 80% | Sem 2 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 |
None |
| 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Sheila Curran Bernard: 2004, Documentary storytelling for film and videomakers, 1st, 21, Focal Press, Burlington, MA, 296, 0-240-80539-9
- Carruci, John: 2013, Digital SLR Video & Filmmaking for Dummies, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken,
- Jago, Maxim: 2018, Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Classroom in a Book, Adobe, San Jose,
- Lancaster, Kurt: 2012, Video Journalism for the Web : A Practical Introduction to Documentary Storytelling, Routledge, New York,
- Pramaggiore, Maria and Tom Wallis: 2007, Film: A Critical Introduction, Laurence King, London,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- Website: bbcjournalism.oup.com, 2016, BBC Academy College of Journalism, London, UK., British Broadcasting Corporation, http://bbcjournalism.oup.com/coj
- Website: channel4.com, 2016, Channel 4 Producers Handbook, London, UK., Channel 4 Television, http://www.channel4.com/producers-handbook/
- Website: mediaark.com, 2013, mediaark.com, Dublin, William Tuke, http://mediaark.com
- Website: microtutorials.com, 2013, microtutorials.com, Dublin, William Tuke, https://microtutorials.com/
- Website: newsshooter.com, 2016, newsshooter.com, Online, Dan Chung, Matt Allard, http://www.newsshooter.com/
- Website: nofilmschool.com, 2016, No Film School, USA, Ryan Koo, http://nofilmschool.com/
- Website: thehurlblog.com, 2016, hurlblog educate, USA, Shane Hurlburt, http://www.thehurlblog.com/?_ga=1.118138560.898372135.1464991182
- Website: De La Pena, Nonny, 2014, Project Syria, http://www.immersivejournalism.com/ category/immersive-journalism/
- Website: Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorials, https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/premiere-pro/tutorials.html
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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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