Module Details
Module Code: |
MMED D8005 |
Full Title:
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Digital Video Production
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Sarah McCann
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Module Description: |
Students work in groups to produce a short digital video production. In order to do so, students will be required to develop their video production right through from concept stage to final delivery across multiple platforms.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the linear production process behind the creation of a short video production; |
MLO2 |
Demonstrate an ability to develop a concept for a short video production across multiple formats, e.g., fiction, promotional, documentary, informational, etc. |
MLO3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of various scripting formats for short video productions; |
MLO4 |
Demonstrate an ability to shoot a short film script utilising various camera, lighting and sound techniques; |
MLO5 |
Demonstrate an ability to assess raw footage and edit a short film for delivery across multiple platforms; |
MLO6 |
Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon their own role working within a group on a collaborative video production. |
Pre-requisite learning |
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 DkIT 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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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Scriptwriting
Concept; Pitch; treatment; characterisation; plot; development; drafting; script formats
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Pre-production
Storyboards; shot lists; the ‘recce’; Location clearance, permission and access; the casting process; basic budgeting
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Production techniques
Basic skills in camera, sound, lighting and editing; Time management and planning for the shoot; getting ‘coverage’; types of shots; the ‘cutaway’
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Post-production
Basic editing skills using digital software: cutting, graphics and sound design. Music clearance and commissioning; copyright issues
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Marketing and Distribution
Formats: Promotion; Festivals and short film schemes in Ireland and abroad.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
Reattendance
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. Therefore reassessment on this module will require the student to reattend (i.e. retake) the module in its entirety.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Practical |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Chandler, G.. (2006), Cut by Cut: How to Edit your Film or Video, Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 094118899X].
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Jones & Joliffe. The Guerrilla Filmmakers Handbook, 3rd. Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 082647988X].
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Katz, S.. (2004), Film Directing: Cinematic motion, 2nd ed. Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 0941188906].
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Musberger, R. B.. (2010), Single-Camera Video Production, 5th ed. Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240812646].
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Musberger, R.B. & Kinderm, G.. (2009), Introduction to Media Production, 4th ed. Focal Press, [ISBN: 024081082].
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Newton, D. (2007), Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low Budget Movies, 2nd ed. Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 1932907238].
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Website, Irish Film Board,
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Website, Filmbase,
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Website, Irish Film & Television Network,
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Website, Film Ireland,
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Website, RTE Player,
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