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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Video Production 1
Module Code CM204
School School of Communications
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: William Tuke
Semester 2: William Tuke
Autumn: William Tuke
Module TeacherDavorka Naletilic
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Utilising social constructivist and CPBL (Collaborative Project-Based Learning) methodologies, this module aims to introduce students to the necessary technical, research and creative skills required to originate a basic digital video project.

Learning Outcomes
1. Within a small group, originate, develop and evaluate a project proposal.
2. Organise, define and arrange a collection of video clips into an edited sequence.
3. Within a small group be able to produce and edit a short one minute video interview.
4. Within a small group be able to produce a five to seven minute documentary or reportage on an agreed topic.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)11Lecture-supervised learning period over one semester
Lab11Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion groups over one semester.
Independent learning123Research, development of production skills, editing exercises and software self-tutorials.
Assignment105Group 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 digital video.
Background information and technical considerations. Students will be able to view previous students' work for evaluation and critical assessment..

Project Overview.
Introduction to theories of Pre-Production; Production and Post-Production. Researching a project idea; brainstorming; evaluation and consensus building. Presentation of project proposal..

The Non-Linear Editing (NLE) Software environment.
About digital video editing. Introduction to the Final Cut Pro software system..

NLE 1.
Organizing projects, allocation of storage space, creating bins, project files, file formats..

NLE 2.
Digitization, editing clips, working in the Timeline, adjusting audio, linking audio and video files, the Toolbar, adding transitions, basic titles, working in the Canvas and Viewer windows, use of markers, overwrite and inserting clips, snapping functionality, selecting and deleting gaps, applying superimpositions and transparency, importing audio from CDs..

NLE 3.
Make final audio and video adjustments; reconnect media, preparing files for export to a hard drive, DVD or the Web..

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..

Camera Aesthetics..
How to plan for framing and composition; use of shots and sequences; C/As (cut-aways) and Inserts; planning for post-production; Panning, Tilting and Tracking; Manual or Auto mode; Exposure and Depth-of-Field..

Project Production 1..
Project proposal and evaluation. HD shoot and edit exercise (Formative Evaluation)..

Project Production 2..
Project proposal and evaluation. HD shoot and edit of a basic documentary or reportage video project (Summative Evaluation)..

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..

N.B. A NUMBER CAP APPLIES TO THIS MODULE..
This number is typically one-third of the entire class size, with each of the other two practice options taking one-third of the class members as well..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Digital productionWithin a small group produce and edit a five to seven minute documentary or reportage on an agreed topic.100%Sem 1 End
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
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • N/A: 0, Anderson, Garry H. (1998): Video Editing and PostProduction: A Professional Guide.Browne, Steven E. (1996): Video Editing: A Postproduction Primer.Clarke, Barbara & Spohr, Susan J. (1998): Guide to Postproduction for TV and FilmChater, Kathy (1998): The T,
Other Resources
527, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Student Movies, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.studentmovies.dcu.ie, 528, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Digital Video Resources, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dvresources.dcu.ie, 529, Website, William Tuke, 2008, Digital Video Production, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dcu.ie/~tukew/thinkdigitalvideo_site/pages/index.html,
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Programme or List of Programmes
CSBA in Communication Studies
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM204
Date of Last Revision09-MAR-09
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