FX1S02 - Image Acquisition Fundamentals 14 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FX1S02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Image Acquisition Fundamentals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Games | ||
| Module Leader: | Geraint Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Kris Francies, Emma Davies, Christopher Thomas, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100441 - film production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
Provide students with the core skills required for those aspiring to work in the Visual Effects or Motion Graphics Industries. Equip students with a good understanding of acquisition techniques and the tools that are essential when working with the moving image and sound.
This module gives the student the opportunity to develop creatively as well as technically through immersion in the production process.
Establish an understanding with students of the importance of file formats, planning, and robust workflows and an appreciation of the particular qualities and properties of certain media processes.
No prior experience of media production is required for this module.
Content Summary
Students are given instruction in basic technical skills and set exercises that will familiarise them with the production process.
The module assignments provide students with a variety of relevant projects that will enable them to develop their creativity and find their strengths. The emphasis of this module is on professionalism and striving towards high production values.
Group working skills are an essential part of the production process. Contribution to group work will be monitored by attendance at workshops and meetings which will comprise part of the production package that accompanies the finished project.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 16 |
| Independent Study | 48 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Groupwork | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Ability to identify and undertake work to a good standard in video or photographic based projects. |
| LO2 | Identify and establish working safely and efficiently at both a Location shoot and a TV studio environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 2 | Studio Practice – Studio based production with a visual project output. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Craft Skills – The application of fundamental production skills in producing a visual project. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |