| Module Title: | Single Camera Video Production |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
There will be a combination of tutorials, demonstrations, screenings, practical workshops, production exercises, and group discussion/critiques. Students will further their learning through project work that will entail the production of video content for a specified audience. Through concentrating on group work they will be expected to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to instil the fundamental skills involved in single camera video production. While this module primarily focuses on camera and editing techniques, it also aims to develop and improve student's skills in the varying roles of a basic production crew. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Improved video camera, audio recording, and editorial skills involved in single camera shoots. |
| LO2 |
Enhanced preproduction skills. |
| LO3 |
Enhanced audio recording and editing skills. |
| LO4 |
Further understanding of narrative and scriptwriting. |
| LO5 |
Ability to evaluate the process, the finished production, and the role(s) they fulfilled through critical analysis. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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 |
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
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| 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 |
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Single Camera Video Camera Work
The art of recording different productions through the use of a solitary camera will be taught to the students. Shooting the building blocks of a scene, and ensuring enough coverage is recorded for the edit will be learned.
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Non Linear Editing
Students will be taught the editing techniques involved with productions that are filmed on a single camera. Looking through various rushes and selecting the different takes in order to tell the type of narrative you wish to convey will be learned.
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Audio Production
An elevated awareness around the different types of audio that need to be recorded for a production and then mixed in the edit will be learned.
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Preproduction Skills
A wide range of preproduction skills will be advanced through their work including aspects such as pitching, location recce, risk assessment, screening potential actors, script writing, shot list, storyboards etc.
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Critical Evaluation
Students will critically evaluate their productions, the role(s) they fulfilled within them, what they have learned, and what they would do differently if they were to approach a similar project in the future. This may done through written work or presentation format.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
| Project | 90.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Students will be assessed on the practical skills involved with video production. |
1 |
10.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
From conception to completion, students will create a video production for a specified audience. They will be exposed to various roles involved in a production crew, with a stronger focus on preproduction and developing a narrative. |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
From conception to completion, students will create a video production specified audience that is longer in length. They will be exposed to various roles involved in a production crew, with a stronger focus on preproduction and developing a narrative. Students will critically evaluate their production, the role they fulfilled, and outline what they would do differently in the future. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
n/a |
| 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 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Total Hours |
5.00 |
Module Delivered In
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