Module Title:Advanced Lighting and Sound Techniques
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A collection of workshops, demonstrations, experiments, listening sessions, screenings and tutorials will be implemented on the module.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to enable students to explore specific lighting and sound techniques and conventions and apply them to both the studio/soundstage and location/exterior situations and scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Experiment with and demonstrate varying lighting sources in both studio and location scenarios.
LO2 Understand and apply lighting techniques to varying studio and location scenarios.
LO3 Understand and utilise assorted and appropriate microphones for varying studio and location scenarios.
LO4 Identify and apply theories and conventions of sound design in TV and film.
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
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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.
TV Studio I, II & III
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Module Overview
This module is designed to enable the student to explore the production disciplines of lighting and sound and apply a more detailed approach to the techniques and conventions widely used in the industry.
Lighting
Understand and apply enhanced knowhow and skills of lighting techniques and conventions in studio, location and exterior situations and scenarios.
Audio
Sound selection, gathering, recording and design. Assorted microphone comprehension, selection, positioning and placement in both studio and location scenarios. Recognise the role of the sound designer and explore techniques and conventions employed including dialogue, music and sound effects (SFX).
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Lighting techniques 1,2 25.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Lighting techniques 1,2 25.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Sound Recording 3 25.00 n/a
Practical/Skills Evaluation Sound Design 4 25.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Studio Based Learning Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 5.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EETVM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in TV and Media Production 6 Elective
CW_EETVM_D Bachelor of Science in TV and Media Production 6 Mandatory