BJ1D03 - Visual Production Techniques 1 13 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BJ1D03
Module Title: Visual Production Techniques 1
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Film and TV
Faculty Sub Group: Film and TV
Module Leader: Vivian Mainwaring
Module Team: Paul Mallison, Heledd Hardy, Robert Campbell, Paul Appleby, Gwyneth Moore
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100443 - media production
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 13 Oct 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

This module will introduce students to a range of practical and theoretical tools to engage with Single Camera and studio practice.

It will enable students to develop their understanding of basic camera, sound recording, lighting and editing skills; story-telling concepts, techniques and aesthetics necessary for factual and fictional video production across media platforms and develop inter personal and communication skills necessary for collaborative team work and industry employability in the media industries.

Content Summary

Students will participate in a series of practical workshops that will support:

Working knowledge of a range of video and DSLR cameras, sound recording, lighting equipment and professional practices.

The exploration and analysis of fictional and factual story construction using visual and aural material.

Fictional and factual story construction using visual and aural material, individually and in groups.

The creation of entertainment formats for multi-platform delivery

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Seminar 6
Practical classes and workshops 60
Independent Study 200
Directed Study 128
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of production approaches; planning, filming utilising multi and single cameras and editing techniques.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to work with colleagues in a professional environment.
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to creatively adapt existing scripts, to develop and produce short-form video sequences that meet a specified intention/audience.
LO4 Demonstrate the ability to work in a studio environment.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project 2 Fiction Production - Work with a script to create a short Fiction film for an interactive platform (3 minutes) 5 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 Documentary Production - Create a factual portrait (3 minutes) 5 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Project 2
Project 1

Reading List

Curran, S. (2012). Documentary Storytelling. Boston: Focal Press.

Gill, L. (2012) Running the Show; the essential guide to being a first assistant director. Oxford: Focal Press.

Jones, C and Jolliffe, G (2006). The Guerilla Film-Makers Handbook. London: Continuum

MACKENDRICK, A. (2004). On Film-Making. London: Faber & Faber

MURCH, W. (1992). In The Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film-Making, 2nd Edition. Los Angeles: Silman-James Press

Rabiger, M. (2004). Directing the Documentary. 5th edn. Boston: Focal Press.

Sonnenschein, D. (2001) Sound Design. California: Michael Wiese Productions.

Tirad, L. (2002). Moviemakers’ Masterclass:Private Lessons from the World’s Foremost Directors. London: Faber & Faber

Viers, R. (2008) The Sound Effects Bible. California: Michael Wiese Productions.

Wyatt, H. and Amyes, T. (2013) Audio Post-production for TV and Film: An Introduction, 3rd edn. Burlington: Focal Press.