SL1S106 - Audio Visual System Design 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL1S106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Audio Visual System Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Rob Locke | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Williams, Philip Hughes, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100703 - stage management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module aims to introduce the building blocks of fundamental AV systems. On completion the student should appreciate the challenges and be ready to take on the more advance modules in the award.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:
Vision:
Introduction to video systems including projectors and monitors with their controls. Considering how images arrive on those screens via:
Signals
Cables and connectors
Compatibility of standards and protocols.
Vision Switchers and mixers
Cameras including PTZ.
Sound; building systems that fulfil a purpose :
Signal flow
Cables connectors and protocols.
Ease of use
House of Worship systems
Combining audio and video using well known techniques
Overall System block diagrams leading to more complex system diagrams and agreed procedures.
Groupwork will be an essential part of this module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Comprehension and understanding of basic audio-visual systems, connections, terms and techniques. |
| LO2 | Recognise and build different basic systems following a specific plan. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Practical test to build an AV system | 30 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | Test to explore knowledge gained | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |