Module Details

Module Code: ARTS7051
Title: Making Moving Images
Long Title: Making Moving Images
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will equip students with the essential knowledge and skills involved in video production. Students are required to develop effective videography skills and efficient working practices through the stages of pre-production, production and post-production and resulting in the production of short video products. The module also explores appropriate criteria, metalanguage and visual grammar for reading and interpreting moving image forms.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 explore a range of video production technologies to competently produce short video products.
LO2 demonstrate effective videography skills along with efficient working practices through the stages of conceptualisation, production and post-production.
LO3 utilise visual and audio narrative devices to create and communicate meaning through moving image forms.
LO4 use visual research to inform the development of visual practice.
LO5 collaborate with others in a production team to produce a short group video project.
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Analysing Selected Moving Image forms
Developing and using appropriate criteria, metalanguage and visual grammar for reading and interpreting moving image forms.
Digital Video Production
Introduction to digital video production workflow i.e. concept development, moving image capture and non-linear editing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Reflective sketchbooks documenting key technical information along with individual creative processes. Test video productions.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Group Video 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 Workshop Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Concept Research and Development Every Week 9.00 9
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dancyger, K.. (2014), The Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781136052668].
  • Musburger, M.. (2014), Single-Camera Video Production, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781136778445].
  • Owens, J.. (2017), Video Production Handbook, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781315530567].
  • Rea, P. and Irving, D.. (2015), Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781317908746].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kholeif, O.. (2015), Moving image, Whitechapel Gallery, [ISBN: 9780262528108].
  • Rabiger, M. and Hurbis-Cherrier, M.. (2013), Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781135099206].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 3 Mandatory