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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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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 multimedia use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Working in a small team be able to originate and prepare a digital documentary or multimedia related video proposal. 2. Organise, develop and produce a short five to seven minute video project on an agreed topic. 3. Compile the project into a logically edited sequence of events. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Introduction to documentary productionDocumentary production; developing your project. Students will be shown previous course work for evaluation and critical analysis.Pre-productionPlanning your project, research, brainstorming, developing a proposal, technical requirements and crew selection.The Non-Linear Editing (NLE) Software environmentAbout digital video editing. Introduction to the Final Cut Pro software system.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.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 proposalTeams 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 developmentCarrying out a `recce.' - technical considerations, meeting people, organizing permissions; planning a shot list; scheduling the project.ProductionProject 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-productionStudents involve themselves in the post-production process, creating a logical flow to their sequences of recorded material. Digitization, logging, editing considerations, adding narration, music, graphics and/or motion graphics, exporting and output for DVD and the web.Assignment 1Project proposal (formative evaluation)Assignment 2DV documentary or other agreed video project (summative evaluation)Assessment TypeGroup Project (only).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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 632, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Student Movies, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.studentmovies.dcu.ie, 633, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Digital Video Resources, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dvresources.dcu.ie, 634, Website, William Tuke, 2008, Digital Video Production, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dcu.ie/~tukew/thinkdigitalvideo_site/pages/index.html, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
GDEMED | Graduate Diploma in Emerging Media |
GDMM | Graduate Diploma in Multimedia |
MMM | MSc Multimedia |
MSCEM | MSc in Emerging Media |
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