Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS8022 |
| Title: |
Digital Video Production
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Long Title:
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Digital Video Production
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
In this module Learners can expect to learn how to develop an understanding of the digital video production process within the context of fine art: concept, genre, pre-production, shooting, editing and post – production.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Conceive and develop ideas suitable for video production. |
| LO2 |
Manipulate white balance, aperture, shutter speed, and focus in a video camera. |
| LO3 |
Communicate ideas effectively through the use of a storyboard and/or script. |
| LO4 |
Utilise different types of synchronous and non–synchronous sound for video. |
| LO5 |
Capture and edit video into a coherent sequence. |
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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).
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Concept Development
The generation of ideas suitable for video execution and delivery utilising personal archive material such as stills, moving images, objects and found sound.
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Exhibition Standards and contemporary context
Group visits to gallery exhibitions and film screenings and festivals to enable students to situate their developing concepts.
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The Production Process
An exploration of the many roles in movie production.
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Editing
The grammar of editing, cut type, duration, and cutting rhythm, assemble and insert edits, transitions. Wipes, fades.
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The Camera
An explanation and description of its main components and controls.
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Shooting Techniques
Establishing shot, long shot, medium shot, close up, POV, OTS, tracking, dolly, pan, tilt, and zoom shots.
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Editing and finishing
Digital non-linear editing-inputting video clips, trimming, sequencing, adding audio, titling and outputting to tape, DVD and the web.
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Sound
An introduction to the creative possibilities of sound using hardware and software.
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Media Management and Output
Provides information about managing projects and media files, Setting up the editing system for output to tape, printing to video, exporting QuickTime movies, exporting using QuickTime conversion, exporting a QuickTime movie for web distribution, exporting a QuickTime movie for DVD use.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Lab/Studio/Workshop |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Study |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Jennifer Van Sijll. (2005), Cinematic Storytelling, Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 193290705X].
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Steve Katz. (1991), Film Directing, Shot by Shot,, Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 941188-10-8].
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Gustavo Mercado. (2010), The Filmmaker's Eye, Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240812174].
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Francis Glebas. (2008), Directing the story, Amsterdam: Elsevier/Focal Press., [ISBN: 0240810767].
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Gael Chandler. (2009), Cut by Cut, 2nd edition, 2nd edition. Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 1615930906].
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Steven E. Browne. (2007), High definition postproduction, Amsterdam ; Elsevier Focal Press., [ISBN: 0240808398].
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Steve Katz. (2004), Cinematic Motion, Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 941188-14-0].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Celtx. Celtx Free Scriptwriting Software,
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