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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |