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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description Video Storytelling aims to train students to produce feature-style pieces of video journalism. The advanced module builds on the skills and understandings developed in the year two module, Video Journalism, to cover the principles and procedures involved in creating video stories that are more complex and more narrative-based than a typical video news report. The five-credit core module will focus on crafting video pieces that pay particular attention to the core aesthetic and dramatic elements of storytelling, such as structure, setting, and character. Students will also learn how creative shot selection and careful editing can enhance their video storytelling. By the end of the module, students will be equipped to create, plan, write, shoot, and edit an original piece of high-quality video storytelling. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Identify, propose, and develop suitable stories for feature-style video journalism 2. Prepare a research brief for video production 3. Design and plan a shooting script and production schedule 4. Conduct original recording and interviewing 5. Evaluate broadcast pieces of video storytelling 6. Engage productively as a team member 7. Exercise mature judgement in applying appropriate legal and ethical standards, showing keen awareness of the special risks in television of defamation, invasion of privacy or offence to good taste 8. Produce a five-minute piece of original journalism marked by high standards of technical and storytelling quality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities 1. Introduction to Video StorytellingThe difference between short form news stories and longer, current affairs style packages Examples The importance of central characters in a story2. Preparing a BriefHow to write a brief. What is the story? Who are the interviewees? Where are you filming – do you need permission? When (how long will it take, how much shooting and editing time do you have). Division of labour – suggested roles for four person groups are producer, reporter, camera, sound/editor Discussion of roles. Shooting schedule. Shooting script. Technical work3. How to Shoot a Longer StorySequences. Developing a character on screen. How to choose locations. Getting permission to shoot. Making sure you have enough material.4. ScriptingThe Lead in. Examples of good scripts. Writing to pictures How to let pictures breathe. Practical examples. VT details given to studio Technical work5. EditingHow to edit sequences. How to make a package flow. Editing with music and natural sound. Obituaries and other packages that are created mainly in the edit suite rather than on the road. Working with an editor and alone6. Reviewing PackagesReviewing and developing initial packages. How to advance stories.7. Legal and Ethical IssuesLegal issues with video journalism. Ethical issues with video journalism. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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