GE1S011 - Introduction to Natural History and Media 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | GE1S011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Natural History and Media | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Caravaggi | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2019 | 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: | 100346 - biology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module is designed to introduce students to the basics in filming and photography in Natural History including some specialist techniques specific to wildlife and nature filmmaking.
It will also introduce students to sound and audio techniques in filmmaking and investigate the basics of ecological surveying techniques such as bat detection and bird song identification.
Students will also be provided with an extensive grounding in professional media and editing software which will be used throughout the course.
Content Summary
Introduction to Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) Cameras.
Introduction to Editing (Adobe Premiere Rush, Pro and Lightroom).
Introduction to specialist imaging (Macro, Underwater, Drones, Infra-red and thermal cameras). Use of in Natural History surveying and monitoring. Use of remote surveying techniques in Natural History surveying such as camera traps and fibre optic cameras.
Introduction to Sound Techniques (Microphones, Audio Capture). Use of audio in ecological surveying.
Introduction to Story Telling. Use of Blogs in Science Communication
An introduction to the place of ethics in Filmmaking.
An exploration of new and emerging Media such as Podcasts, YouTube and Whatsapp,
Review of online apps for taxonomic identification.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the various media techniques and their application within natural history |
| LO2 | Develop technical knowledge in the use of media software |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 2 | Photography Portfolio - Submission of a portfolio of Natural History based photographs | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Film Making - Submission of a fully edited film based on a Natural History theme | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |