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Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title	Multimedia Digital Video Production
Module Code	CM558
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Mr William Tuke	Office Number	C127
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 multimedia use.

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].

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

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

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: Camcorder familiarisation and class exercise. Week 3: Introduction to the Non-Linear Editing application environment. Week 4: Framing and Composition; Class exercise. Week 5: Three-Point Lighting. Week 6: Class Exercise - Shoot & Edit. Week 7: First exercise due (Reading Week). Week 8: Workshop - various technical topics e.g. file management within the NLE, editing procedures etc. Week 9. Colour Correction. Week 10: Camera Support Tutorials e.g. use of jibs/sliders. Week 11: Introduction to advanced camcorder techniques, including optional cinematic considerations for final/thesis projects. Will depend on class requirements. Week 12: Final post-production work on projects.

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 Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Tom Ang: 2000, Picture Editing, 2nd, 10, Focal Press, Oxford, UK, 0-240-51618
Erik Barnouw: 1993, Documentary, 2nd, 6, Oxford University Press, New York, 9780195078985
Sheila Curran Bernard: 2004, Documentary storytelling for film and videomakers, 1st, 21, Focal Press, Burlington, MA, 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: 1985, How to shoot a movie and video story, 1st, 16, Morgan & Morgan, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., 0-87100-239-6
Michael Rabiger: 1992, Directing the documentary, 2nd, 23, Focal Press, Boston, 0-240-80126-1
Michael Rabiger, Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.: 2013, Directing, 5, 24, Oxford; Focal Press, New York; Oxford, London., 0240818458
David Rice: 1993, Rathmines Style Book, 4th, Blackwater Press, Dublin, 0861214382
Jeremy Vineyard; illustrated by Jose Cruz: 1999, Setting up your shots, 1st, 8, Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA, 0-941188-73-6
Peter Ward: 1996, Picture composition for film and television, 1st, 12, Focal Press, 1996., Oxford [England], 0-240-51421-1
William Strunk, Jr.; with revisions, an introd., and a chapter on writing by E. B. White: 1979, The elements of style, 3rd, 5 chapters, Macmillan, New York, 0-02-418200-1

Other Resources

28213, Website, bbcjournalism.oup.com, 2016, BBC Academy College of Journalism, London, UK., British Broadcasting Corporation, http://bbcjournalism.oup.com/coj, 28214, Website, channel4.com, 2016, Channel 4 Producers Handbook, London, UK., Channel 4 Television, http://www.channel4.com/producers-handbook/, 28215, Website, mediaark.com, 2013, mediaark.com, Dublin, William Tuke, http://mediaark.com, 28216, Website, microtutorials.com, 2013, microtutorials.com, Dublin, William Tuke, https://microtutorials.com/, 28217, Website, newsshooter.com, 2016, newsshooter.com, Online, Dan Chung, Matt Allard, http://www.newsshooter.com/, 28218, Website, nofilmschool.com, 2016, No Film School, USA, Ryan Koo, http://nofilmschool.com/, 28219, Website, thehurlblog.com, 2016, hurlblog educate, USA, Shane Hurlburt, http://www.thehurlblog.com/?_ga=1.118138560.898372135.1464991182,

Programme or List of Programmes

GDMM	Graduate Diploma in Multimedia
MMM	MSc Multimedia

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