Module Details
| Module Code: |
MMED6005 |
| Title: |
Introduction to AV Technology
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Long Title:
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Introduction to AV Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2130 - Multimedia
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| Module Description: |
This module aims to provide the learner with knowledge, skills and competencies in the area of audio
and video technology. Learners develop their knowledge of the properties and use of audio video
recording, storage and editing equipment and processes.
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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 |
Demonstrate audio and video processes and workflow. |
| LO2 |
Apply technical properties of sound and video to the creation of digital media. |
| LO3 |
Assess the suitability of video and audio equipment in various contexts. |
| LO4 |
Use a variety of digital devices to create, edit and publish audio/video media files. |
| 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).
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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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Video Technology
The Camera: lens focal length, prime and zoom lens, crop sensor vs full frame lens, depth of field, aspect ratio, shutter speed, aperture, gain, white-balance, resolution, FPS, ISO.
Video compression: MJPEG, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H264.
TV systems: PAL, NTSC, SECAM. Progressive and interlaced.
Video editing: log-and-capture/log-and-transfer. Basic editing principles: 3-point editing; ripple/roll and slip/slide editing. Introduction to video enhancement, colour grading, basic effect controls, sfx, masking. Internet: Media streaming.
Camera accessories: stabilisation, lenses, flash, lens filters, power.
Media and Packaging: drives, memory cards, card readers.
Lighting: types of lighting, 4-point & 3-point lighting, shooting outside, studio induction, on-camera lights.
Production: Logistics of planning a shoot
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Audio technology
Sound fundamentals: Range of hearing, speed of sound; sound waves: frequency, amplitude, and period. Noise: signal-to-noise ratio. Nyquist sampling theorem. Transducers: microphones, speakers; analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue conversion: sampling rate, quantisation (bit-depth); PCM audio (AIFF and WAVE). MP3. Basic home studio planning & development.
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Practical Laboratory Programme
A series of weekly practical demonstrations and exercises to support the theory programme and to enable the student to develop competencies in the use of audio-visual equiment as applied to digital media.
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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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture and Presentation |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical laboratory/studio exercises |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-study and skill-set development |
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. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Nigel Chapman and Jenny Chapman. (2009), Digital Multimedia, 3rd. Wiley, England, p.732, [ISBN: 0470512164].
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Adobe Press,U.S.. (2017), Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book, Pearson Education (US), Indianapolis, United States, [ISBN: 9780134665313].
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Jay Rose. (2015), Producing Great Sound for Film and Video: Expert Tips from Preproduction to Final Mix, 4. Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 9780415722070].
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Gael Chandler. (2012), Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video, 2nd. Michael Wiese Productions, California, USA, p.400, [ISBN: 1615930906].
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Edgar Rothermich. (2012), Compressor 4 - How it Works: A new type of manual - the visual approach, 1st Edition. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, USA, p.70, [ISBN: 1469901161].
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