NG1S861 - Video and Sound Technology 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Video and Sound Technology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Rob Locke, Ian Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
Sound often plays an important, sometimes dominant, role in lighting an event or show and although has no direct technical impact it will have artistic influence. This module studies the development of live sound from its analogue origins through to it's current advanced digital and analogue hybrid configurations enabling the lighting practitioner to appreciate this discipline.
Many event applications involve video screens or cameras and it is important that lighting designers, technicians and engineers appreciate the benefits and limitations of these technologies. For those students studying the Live Event award this module serves as an introduction to more technical aspects later on. For those studying Lighting it provides an insight into the related technologies and limitations it imposes on the lighting discipline.
Content Summary
Sound
Basic sound terminology, sources and receivers of sound: microphones, playback / recording systems, amplifiers and speakers, mixing desks, effects, test equipment.
The nature of sound and hearing. Transducers ' an overview of speakers and microphones and their uses.
Sound desk and audio equipment inputs and outputs - line and microphone level.
Basic measurement of sound and signal levels ' headphones and meters.
Connections -balanced pairs, coax and multicore connectors and cables. Impedances and matching.
Appreciation of sound for lighting.
Basic, intermediate and advanced system topology
Basics of digital audio
Video
Basic terminology and building blocks for video: Video sources and quality of image, player and recorder technology , test equipment , monitors, projectors and displays, cameras.
The human eye colour and monochrome response. Basic colour analysis within video systems, cameras and displays.
Basic measurements of light and video signal levels. Contrast range for cameras and screen systems.
Inputs and outputs, cables and adapters. Coax and multicore types including HDMI and BNC. Fibre systems, Basic connections. Proper termination.
Computer based video devices - media servers and associated equipment.
Colour system coding will be treated as a black box at this stage
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Show understanding of basic audio & video systems connectivity and use |
| LO2 | Demonstrate understanding of differences and limitations of audio/video and human audio/visual systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Lab or event based practical with write up | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | Online class test | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |