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

Module Title Video Production 2
Module Code CM214
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 twenty minute TV Studio project.

Learning Outcomes
1. Participate in a team environment to devise and develop a TV studio project proposal.
2. Organise, produce and schedule a ten minute TV studio interview session.
3. Organise, produce and schedule a ten minute TV studio demonstration or performance.
4. Critically evaluate the production process and write up the conclusions in a production report.



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 learning98Project research and development, TV studio practice and rehearsal, familiarity with hardware and software, software-based self-training.
Assignment60TV Studio-based interview.
Assignment70TV Studio-based demonstration.
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 TV Studio Production..
Introduction to programme types and formats. Students will be able to view previous student projects in order to critically evaluate the work and production processes involved..

Developing a project.
The class will break into two groups and each group will use brain-storming techniques to develop ideas. These will then be reduced to at least three potential projects within each group and be ready for further evaluation and assessment along with feedback from the lecturer..

Production crew roles.
Each group will elect an Executive Producer who will assign roles and responsibility to sub-groups of students. These roles include segment producers/directors, programme researchers, audio and lighting technicians, set designers, camera operators and programme editors..

Pre-production.
Each group will then decide upon a final topic for each segment that they will produce i.e. interview and demonstration or performance. Research will be carried out into every aspect of the production from the selection of interviewees and performers, to the programme style, to group rehearsals and overall scheduling..

Production.
Recording will take place in the TV studio 'as live'. Each group will take into consideration technical aspects such as - lighting, audio, camera work; participant/guest rehearsals; development of set design; working with the public; Control Room and Studio Floor environments..

Post-production.
Producers/directors will work with the editors to manage both interview and demonstration/performance segments into a complete package, including the addition of title graphics and audio sweetening..

Project Report.
Each group will produce a production report including reflections on lessons learnt and what changes the group might make if undertaking a similar project in the future..

Project 1.
Production of TV studio interviews utilising two or more participants..

Project 2.
Production of TV studio demonstration or performance..

Assessment Type.
Group Project (only)..

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..
The cap follows that of the CM204 module..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Digital productionProduce a TV studio interview session with two or more participants.50%Week 6
Digital productionProduce a TV studio demonstration or performance.50%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
834, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Student Movies, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.studentmovies.dcu.ie, 835, Website, William Tuke, 2010, Digital Video Resources, DCU, School of Communications, William Tuke, http://www.dvresources.dcu.ie, 836, 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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Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM214
Date of Last Revision09-MAR-09
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