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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

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 digital documentary or multimedia related video proposal.
2. Originate and produce a short two minute interview.
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.

*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	Research, development of production skills, editing exercises and software self-taught tutorials.
Assignment Completion	132	Group-based 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 documentary production
Documentary production; developing your project. Students will be shown previous course work for evaluation and critical analysis.

Pre-production
Planning your project, research, brainstorming, developing a proposal, technical requirements and crew selection.

The Non-Linear Editing (NLE) Software environment
About 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 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, graphics and/or motion graphics, exporting and output for DVD and the web.

Assignment 1
Project proposal meeting with lecturer (formative evaluation)

Assignment 2
Short video interview on agreed topic (formative evaluation)

Assignment 3
DV documentary or other agreed video project (summative evaluation)

Assessment Type
Group 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.

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

N/A: 0, Barnow, Eric (1983), Documentary: A History of NonFiction Film Boyd, Andrew (1994), Broadcast Journalism Brenneis, Lisa (2003), Visual Quickpro Guide: Final Cut Pro 3 Chater, Kathy (1992), The Televison Researcher Guide Fraser, Cathie (1990), The Producti,

Other Resources

10603, Website, William Tuke, 2008, Digital Video Production, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dcu.ie/~tukew/thinkdigitalvideo_site/pages/index.html, 0, Website, William Tuke, 2013, microTUTORIALS.com, Dublin, William Tuke, http://microtutorials.com, 0, Website, William Tuke, 2013, mediaARK.com, Dublin, William Tuke, http://mediaark.com,

Programme or List of Programmes

GDMM	Graduate Diploma in Multimedia
MMM	MSc Multimedia

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