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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 a basic digital video project.

Learning Outcomes

1. Within a small group, originate, develop and evaluate a project proposal.
2. Originate, shoot and record a short tv studio or location-based interview, paying particular attention to good audio quality, framing and composition.
3. Within a small group, organise, develop and shoot a short five to seven minute (maximum) video project on an agreed topic and format (see under Assessments for further details).
4. Edit the video into a logical sequence of events. Colour-correct, and export a correctly formatted video project for online distribution.
5. Generate a short written or video report detailing the production process, problems or issues encountered and/or not resolved. Reflection on lessons learnt.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	11	Various tutorials within class time.
Laboratory	11	Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion groups over one semester.
Independent Study	123	Research, development of production skills, and software self-tutorials.
Assignment Completion	105	Group digital video project on an agreed topic.
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 video
Background information and technical considerations. Students will be able to view previous students' work for evaluation and critical assessment.

Project Overview
Introduction to theories of Pre-Production; Production and Post-Production. Researching a project idea; brainstorming; evaluation and consensus building. Presentation of project proposal.

The Non-Linear Editing (NLE) Software environment
Digital video editing: Introduction to the Final Cut Pro software system.

NLE 1
Organizing projects, allocation of storage space, creating bins, project files, file formats.

NLE 2
Digitization, editing clips, working in the Timeline, adjusting audio, linking audio and video files, the Toolbar, adding transitions, basic titles, working in the Canvas and Viewer windows, use of markers, overwrite and inserting clips, snapping functionality, selecting and deleting gaps, applying superimpositions and transparency, importing audio.

NLE 3
Make final audio and video adjustments; reconnect media, preparing files for export to a hard drive, or the Web.

Introduction to High Definition (HD) Camerawork.
The Sony XDCAM HD (High-Definition) camcorder. Technical operations; handling; focusing; audio adjustments; handheld vs. tripod use; monitoring audio levels; adjusting white balance. Digitisation of footage/data to Final Cut Pro.

Camera Aesthetics.
How to plan for framing and composition; use of shots and sequences; C/As (cut-aways) and Inserts; planning for post-production; Panning, Tilting and Tracking; Manual or Auto mode; Exposure and Depth-of-Field.

Project Production 1.
Shooting a high-defintion (HD) interview in either the tv studio or on location depending on available resources (Formative Evaluation).

Project Production 2.
Shooting a high-definition (HD) video project. Format (documentary, drama, advocacy, report, music video etc.) and topic to be agreed with lecturer. Post-production work (Summative Evaluation).

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.

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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

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

N/A: 0, Anderson, Garry H. (1998): Video Editing and PostProduction: A Professional Guide.Browne, Steven E. (1996): Video Editing: A Postproduction Primer.Clarke, Barbara & Spohr, Susan J. (1998): Guide to Postproduction for TV and FilmChater, Kathy (1998): The T,
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, 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, 0-87100-239-6
Michael Rabiger: 1992, Directing the documentary, Second Ed., 23 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 0-240-80126-1
Michael Rabiger: 1989, Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthethics, 34 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 0-24080011-7
Roy Thompson: 1993, Grammar of the edit, 6 Chapters, Focal Press, Oxford, 0-240-51340-1
[by 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

Other Resources

13383, Website, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2013, BBC Film Network - Documentary, London UK, BBC Film Network, http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/films/category/documentary/, 13384, Website, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2013, BBC Academy: College of Journalism, London UK, BBC Academy, http://bbcjournalism.oup.com/coj, 13385, Website, Channel 4, 2013, Channel 4 Producers Handbook, London UK, Channel 4 Television, http://www.channel4.com/producers-handbook/, 13386, Website, Shane Hurlburt, 2012, Hurlblog - Educate, USA, Shane Hurlburt, http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/, 13387, Website, Ryan Koo, 2011, No Film School, USA, Ryan Koo, http://nofilmschool.com, 13388, Website, Sean McHugh, 2005, Cambridge in Colour, Cambridge UK, Sean McHugh, http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/, 13389, Website, William Tuke, 2008, Digital Video Production, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dcu.ie/~tukew/thinkdigitalvideo_site/pages/index.html, 13390, Website, William Tuke, 2012, Video Hub, Dublin, Ireland., William Tuke, http://www.videohub.ie, 13391, Website, Vimeo, 2012, Video Video School, USA, Vimeo, https://vimeo.com/videoschool,

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