Module Details
Module Code: |
DSGN C2G03 |
Module Title:
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Technical Production Design
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Title:
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Technical Production Design
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Yvonne Finn
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Module Description: |
The aims of the subject are: (a) To give students an understanding of how sound and noise contribute to the quality of the internal environment within building spaces and the quality of film/TV/theatre production (b) To give students an understanding of how artificial lighting contributes to the quality of the internal environment within building spaces and the quality of film/TV/theatre production (c) To give students a basic understanding of the movie camera requirements required for Film/TV sets (d) To give students a basic knowledge of site electrical services required to power outdoor Film/TV/Theatre sets (e) To give the students the necessary skills to manage and organise a multi-camera production or event.
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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 |
Apply knowledge of how light/sound contribute to the quality of the internal environment within building spaces and the quality of film/TV/theatre production |
LO2 |
Apply knowledge of the technical aspects of how light/sound is captured, stored, processed, and transmitted Film/TV/Theatre applications and how these processes are powered when out in the field |
LO3 |
Plan, design and organise the design and construction elements of a multi-camera production or event |
LO4 |
Identify and address design and layout issues relating to multi-camera shoots |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Sound and set construction
(a) Sound levels and transmission, how humans perceive sound (b) Building acoustics and reverberation (c) Sound Insulation
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Sound Production Techniques for Film/TV/Theatre
(a) Genres of music and their contribution to narrative structure in TV/cinema (b) Psychological and Emotional aspects of music and sound; listening modes, Gestalt principles and illusion (c) Narrative function of sound in TV/ cinema (d) Sound Production, Sound Design, Sound Recording (e) Inventing Sound Objects based on the Foley technique
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Lighting Design
(a) Artificial and natural illumination
(b) Lighting demands and levels
(c) Television/Film/Theatre specific lighting - TV standards, film standards, theatre standards
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Lighting Production Techniques for Film/TV/Theatre
(a) Lighting and cinematography (b) Psychological and Emotional aspects of lighting types and colours (c) Narrative function of light in TV/ cinema (d) Lighting and visual perception – Correlated Colour temperature (CCT), Image enhancement techniques, Brightness, contrast, etc., of digital images, the effects of lighting on slow or fast images recording
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Electricity
(a) Single and three phase installations (c) basic electrical safety (c) Film/TV/Theatre specific electrical requirements (d) Electricity requirements for outdoor / location shoots
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Planning Camera Shoots
(a) Planning a single / multi-camera shoot working from drawings or plans (b) Lighting Plan for Locations (c) Film Lighting Techniques
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Aerial, drone and landscape filming
Practicalities and legal issues around aerial and drone filming
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Practical Camera Applications
(a) Camera Work - The art of recording different productions through the use of a solitary camera both in studio and on location
(b) Using camera recordings to understand the relationship between the camera and the set design and construction (c) Economics of set design for camera (understanding how sets are seen through the camera lens).
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 60.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Class based learning |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Home based learning relating to class work |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Practical camera work |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Practical non-contact camera practice |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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R. J. Peters (Ph. D.),Brian John Smith,Margaret Hollins. (2011), Acoustics and Noise Control, Prentice Hall, p.386, [ISBN: 9780273724681].
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DC Pritchard. Lighting, 6th Edition. Longman.
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Bruce Block. (2020), The Visual Story, Focal Press, p.328, [ISBN: 9781138014152].
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Eve Light Honthaner. (2010), The Complete Film Production Handbook, Taylor & Francis, p.524, [ISBN: 024081150X].
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Robert B. Musburger,Michael R. Ogden. (2014), Single-Camera Video Production, Focal Press, p.326, [ISBN: 0415822580].
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Jay Rose. (2014), Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Focal Press, p.549, [ISBN: 0415722071].
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Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) is part of the CIBSE. Lighting Guides (Various), Delta House, 222 Balham High Road London UK SW12 9BS.
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Thomas L. Floyd. (2010), Principles of Electric Circuits, Pearson, p.976, [ISBN: 013507309X].
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NSAI’s Electro Technical Committee (ETC/TC 2) “Electrical Installations”. (2020), National Rules for Electrical Installations (previously referred to as the National Wiring Rules) also known as I.S. 10101:2020.
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Hughes. Electrical Technology, 7th Ed. Longman (Sc & Tech).
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Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Building regulations, Stationery Office, Dublin.
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(2005), Environmental design. An introduction for architects and engineers, 3rd Edition. Taylor and Francis.
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Michael Rabiger,Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Directing, [ISBN: 9780815394310].
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Steve D. Katz. Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition, [ISBN: 9781615932979].
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Dave Lent. Video Rules, [ISBN: 0615754015].
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Herbert Zettl. (2014), Television Production Handbook, 12th, Cengage Learning, p.528, [ISBN: 1285052676].
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Ken Dancyger. (2011), The Technique of Film and Video Editing, Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240813979].
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Media Composer Fundamentals, [ISBN: 9781943446759].
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Ralph Rosenblum,Robert Karen. (1986), When The Shooting Stops ... The Cutting Begins, Da Capo Press, p.320, [ISBN: 0306802724].
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Other Resources |
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Jason Hellerman. (2019), 13 Film Lighting Techniques Every
Filmmaker Should Know,
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(2021), Lighting Plan for Locations,
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Rubidium Wu. (2019), Single Camera vs. Multi-Camera Shooting
with Rubidium Wu,
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