Module Details

Module Code: MMED D8005
Full Title: Digital Video Production
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Sarah McCann
Departments: Unknown
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.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Scriptwriting
Concept; Pitch; treatment; characterisation; plot; development; drafting; script formats
Pre-production
Storyboards; shot lists; the ‘recce’; Location clearance, permission and access; the casting process; basic budgeting
Production techniques
Basic skills in camera, sound, lighting and editing; Time management and planning for the shoot; getting ‘coverage’; types of shots; the ‘cutaway’
Post-production
Basic editing skills using digital software: cutting, graphics and sound design. Music clearance and commissioning; copyright issues
Marketing and Distribution
Formats: Promotion; Festivals and short film schemes in Ireland and abroad.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 4 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students develop and pitch their own concept for a short video production.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students work in groups to further develop their short video production concept and produce all necessary pre-production paperwork, including script, storyboards, shooting schedules, shot lists, etc.
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students work in groups to shoot and edit their short video production.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students reflect on the process of creating their final short video production.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
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.

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
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chandler, G.. (2006), Cut by Cut: How to Edit your Film or Video, Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 094118899X].
  • Jones & Joliffe. The Guerrilla Filmmakers Handbook, 3rd. Bloomsbury Academic, [ISBN: 082647988X].
  • Katz, S.. (2004), Film Directing: Cinematic motion, 2nd ed. Michael Wiese Productions, [ISBN: 0941188906].
  • Musberger, R. B.. (2010), Single-Camera Video Production, 5th ed. Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240812646].
  • Musberger, R.B. & Kinderm, G.. (2009), Introduction to Media Production, 4th ed. Focal Press, [ISBN: 024081082].
  • 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
Other Resources