A combination of tutorials, demonstration of studio equipment and production techniques, screening of single camera programming, skills workshops/exercises and group project work, will be used.
Module Aim:
The aim of the module is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand the single camera production process.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Conceive, formulate and participate in the development of ideas for single camera programming.
LO2
Demonstrate knowledge of a single camera production process.
LO3
Use practical skills to plan productions and work competently as an individual and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
LO4
Reflect on and evaluate the context in which a single camera production environment operates.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Location Skills
Shooting on Location.
Writing and conceiving single camera productions
Singe camera roles
Coverage and continuity
Planning and pre-production
Scheduling and planning for single camera shoots
Pre-production skills and checklists
Risk assessments
Health and safety
Visual language and grammar of the shoot
Aesthetics and visual structure
TV and Media industries
Business of TV and media
Funding and resources
broadcasters and support agencies
Project Management
An introduction to basic project and production management for single camera productions.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
Project
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Understanding the principles of coverage
1,2,3
15.00
n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Using continuity filmmaking to shoot a story sequence
1,2,3,4
15.00
n/a
Project
Single camera location production, planning and delivery of the production.
1,2,3,4
35.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
A short narrative film production
1,2,3,4
35.00
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment