SL2S201 - Sound and Lighting for TV and Film 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL2S201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sound and Lighting for TV and Film | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Rob Locke | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, Ian Williams, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 establish a reliable understanding of lighting for situations other than direct viewing, in theatre for example. To explore the interaction of cameras and lighting and to develop the skills required to create the images required by a production.
To calculate quantities of light to be added or removed from a scene to establish the correct contrast. To acquire the knowledge of lighting rigging systems in a variety of situations, including, but not limited to, green screen and LED walls.
To gain knowledge and understanding of sound and audio in the fields of TV and Film and in particular mic placement and use of location recording and sound capture.
To also consider the role of communication and communication systems and post-production and the impact that has on live workflow.
Recording wild track or room ambience for later recreation.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas to inform the capture of excellent pictures and sound:
Lighting for TV and Film:
· Lighting Instruments & Photometrics
o LED, HMI, tungsten: spectral characteristics, CRI/TLCI.
o Inverse-square behaviour, and falloff.
· Studio Lighting for Multi-Camera TV
o Key/fill/back/set ratios. Hi Key Low key
o Special environments, different genres.
· Location lighting
o Size and scale of lights
o Environment control
· Lighting Design
Sound for TV and Film:
· Broadcast audio
o mix-minus, cleanfeed, IFB, comms, and multiple programme outputs
· Real-time dynamics, loudness compliance (EBU R128).
· Film Techniques
o Portable mixer/recorders, timecode sync, metadata workflows.
· Managing unpredictable acoustic environments
o Placement strategies for dialogue, wildtrack, panel shows, sport, OBs etc.
· Film and TV differences
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Demonstration | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of sound and lighting in relation to the requirements of the production. |
| LO2 | Apply the skills and technical creativity required to produce sound or lighting solutions such that further specialist knowledge may be developed in the future. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | In session Class tests | 60 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of work completed throughout the yea | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |