Module Title:Introduction to Post Production
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Practical labs will be used to instruct students in the industry standard software. Tutorials will be used to reinforce and compliment the knowledge gained in the labs.
Module Aim: To equip students with a strong foundation in professional editing software
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Understand and operate within a professional editing workflow - with particular emphasis on beginning a project and loading footage.
LO2 Exhibit a good grasp of the fundamentals of professional video editing - building a sequence and working within the timeline.
LO3 Navigate and operate professional editing software to a basic standard.
LO4 Exporting - Understand the need for different codecs and formats and show an ability to export different file types for different scenarios.
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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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Editing Skills - Post Production Techniques
Upon completion, students will understand the fundamental technical skills fo rprofessional editing. They will be able to - Start a project - Link or Import media - Place footage on the timeline in various ways - Work with the media in the timeline - Create basic effects - Export their edit.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Students will be required to show a basic ability to create a project and work within the timeline. 1,2 0.00 Week 7
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Students will be required to open a project, navigate through it and export their video to standards provided. 3,4 50.00 Week 11
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
Laboratory Every Week 2.00
Lecture Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 4.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EETVM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in TV and Media Production 2 Mandatory
CW_EETVM_D Bachelor of Science in TV and Media Production 2 Mandatory