Module Details

Module Code: VISU
Module Title: Location Video Production
Title: Location Video Production
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Eamonn Clery
Domains:  
Module Description: An advancement of the students' understanding of shooting different productions at various locations. Cinematic theory and technique previously taught will be expected to be reflected in the videos produced. In post production, students technical abilities and capacity to visualise workflows will be consolidated.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Advanced skills in media production, as demonstrated in individual roles and team work, culminating in the production of various videos in which a specified amount of action that is shot at an off campus location.
LO2 Ability to edit together a coherent production that includes graphics and extra media from different sources.
LO3 Ability to do reconnaissance work, risk assessments and map out locations with a view to develop a shooting, lighting, and audio plan that will best suit the production at hand.
LO4 Demonstrate a deep knowledge of production techniques, research and routines/processes of the media industry, as evidence in the preproduction and production files, subsequent project management and supporting material.
LO5 Critically evaluate media roles and skills in production work and the wider context of production via personal project evaluation and project presentation and screening.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Shooting and Editing Productions
Enabled by the skills learned in Cinematography and Post Production students will go out to create on-location video productions for a specified audience.
Pre-Production
Productions will be shot off-campus with outsourced actors, meaning there will be a strong need for higher pre-production skills. Locations need to be secured, talent screen tested, risk assessments completed etc.
Audio Production
An advanced ability to record dialogue, atmospheric audio, and foley in order to mix together a more professional soundscape.
Critical Evaluation
Students cognitively learn from assessing their productions and their role within through reflective, critical analysis. Learning outcomes must be discussed and an awareness of what should be done in future will be flagged by students.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project90.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students may be asked to do a short answer assessment, or deliver a presentation, in relation to the editing software used in class.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Each group will be required to produce video content for a specified audience that display the various skills in cinematography and post production developed in the previous semester. Preproduction skills will be advanced through the sourcing of locations, actors, and preparing all the written work involved therein.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will work together in a group productions. Each group will be required to produce video content for a specified audience that display the various skills in cinematography and post production developed in the previous semester. Preproduction skills will be advanced through the sourcing of locations, actors, and preparing all the written work involved therein. Groups will be expected to outsource actors and contributors. Students cognitively learn from assessing their productions and their role within through reflective, critical analysis.
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Contact Through formal lectures, screenings and discussions students will develop a deeper understanding of what is involved in various TV and film productions. Every Week 1.00 1
Practicals Contact Through practical lectures and project work students will develop an advanced understanding in the various roles of a production crew. Camera work and editing skills will reach higher levels of proficiency. Every Week 5.00 5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Students may be required to complete asynchronous learning on an ongoing basis. Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Blain Brown. Cinematography: Theory and Practice, [ISBN: 9781138940925].
  • Blain Brown. (2008), Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Taylor & Francis, p.254, [ISBN: 0240807634].
  • Karen Pearlman. (2009), Cutting Rhythms, Focal Press, p.269, [ISBN: 0240810147].
  • Bryan Castle. Media Composer 7, [ISBN: 1936121638].
  • Ric Viers. The Location Sound Bible, [ISBN: 1615931201].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Linda J. Cowgill. (2005), Writing Short Films, Lone Eagle Publishing Company, p.256, [ISBN: 1580650635].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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