Module Details

Module Code: MMED6030
Title: Digital & Analogue Technology
Long Title: Digital & Analogue Technology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module examines the properties of analogue and digital technology as they pertain to audio and image, including dynamic range and the merits and limitations of each.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess dynamic range in both analogue and digital media and equipment
LO2 Discuss the technical properties of audio and image media in digital and analogue forms.
LO3 Describe how to overcome the limitations of both digital and analogue audio and image equipment.
LO4 Assess and select equipment appropriate for a given recording situation.
LO5 Use digital and analogue video and sound recording equipment in a practical setting.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Analogue and Digital AV Principles
Properties of analogue and digital signals in video, film and audio
Dynamic Range
Dynamic range, Linear / nonlinear gain.
Merits and Limitations of Digital and Analogue AV Signal Processing
Several examples of implications and limitations caused by analogue/digital signal processing differences;
AV Media Integrity and Durability
Integrity and durability of photo-chemical, magnetic, optical, and solid-state media storage.
AV Material Compression and Transmission Considerations
Representation, storage, compression, transmission of analogue and digital A / V material
Video Colour Systems and Standards
Colour models, colour space, gamut.
Colour Correction
Colour Correction techniques
AV Signal Equalisation and Mixing
Analogue and digital aspects of EQ, mixing.
Practical Resources
Resources for Digital Audio, working with digital waveforms
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Digital and Analogue AV Processing
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
A/V Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practical laboratory sessions using both digital and analogue AV technology. Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact Lectures on the theoretical aspects of the digital and analogue technlogy. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-directed and lecturer-guided learning. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Adobe. (2017), Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release), [ISBN: 9780134665313].
  • Adobe Creative Team. (2013), Adobe Audition CC Classroom in a Book, Adobe Press, [ISBN: 9780321929532].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lee Varis. (2010), Mastering Exposure and the Zone System for Digital Photographers, 1st. Course Technology PTR, USA, p.376, [ISBN: 1598639870].
  • Bob Katz. (2014), Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science, 3rd. Focal Press, UK, p.408, [ISBN: 0240818962].
  • Alexis Van Hurkman. (2013), Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema, 2nd. Peachpit Press, USA, p.672, [ISBN: 0321929667].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 3 Mandatory