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Module Title Digital Video Production
Module Code CM241
School School of Communications

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorMr William TukeOffice NumberC127
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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. Within a small group, originate, develop and evaluate a project proposal.
2. Recognise basic camera operations, including technical considerations such as appropriate audio and lighting criteria.
3. Identify and plan for good framing, composition and use of C/As (cut-aways) and inserts.
4. Organise, develop and produce a five to seven minute documentary or reportage on an agreed topic.
5. Generate a short report reflecting on the production process and lessons learnt.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture11Lecture-supervised learning period over one semester
Laboratory22Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion over one semester.
Assignment Completion88Group digital video project on an agreed topic.
Independent Study129Research, development of production skills, and software related skills-based learning.
Total Workload: 250

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 production
Digital documentary production; developing your project. Students will be shown previous course work for evaluation and critical analysis.

Non-Linear Editing (NLE) Environment
Introduction 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-production
Planning 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 proposal
Teams 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 development
Carrying out a `recce.' - technical considerations, meeting people, organizing permissions; planning a shot list; scheduling the project.

Production
Project 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-production
Students 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 note
As 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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Barnow, Erik: 1983, Documentary, A History of the NonFiction Film, Oxford University Press,
  • Berger, Arthur Asa: 1993, Writing Scripts, Sage,
  • Blum, Richard A.: 1995, Television and Screen Writing, Focal Press,
Other Resources

27324, Website, William Tuke 2010, Student Movies, William Tuke, DCU, School of Communications, 0, Web Resource, http://www.studentmovies.dcu.ie, 27325, Website, William Tuke 2010, Digital Video Resources, William Tuke, DCU, School of Communications, 0, Web Resource, http://www.dvresources.dcu.ie, 27326, Website, Website: William Tuke 2008, Digital Video Production, William Tuke, DCU, School of Communications, 0, Web Resource, http://www.dcu.ie/~tukew/thinkdigitalvid eo_site/pages/index.html,
Programme or List of Programmes
MMABSc in Multimedia
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