SL2S204 - Audio Visual Systems for Recording, Broadcast and Streaming 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SL2S204
Module Title: Audio Visual Systems for Recording, Broadcast and Streaming
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: Ian Williams
Module Team: Rob Locke, Philip Hughes, Lucy Squire
First Intended Intake: APR 2024 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 develop cross-discipline knowledge surrounding the now common place hybrid or live-streamed event environment.

This module also aims to identify key principles and considerations in live stream system design and application to ensure robust, reliable delivery of an as-live recorded, streamed or live broadcasted event.

Content Summary

Delivered through a mix of formal lectures, workshops and practical sessions, this module will explore the requirements of audio visual systems designed specifically for the live production environment through the following topics:-

Defining the “live” production environment

Video signal transport (SDI, Fibre, TCP/IP)

Live streaming system design

Redundant internet connectivity

Basic control system automation

Niche software solutions

Supporting the hybrid event

Selection of appropriate equipment for the broadcast environment

Monitoring of stream quality / health

The role of the “Guarantee”

Technically supporting the remote contributors

Recording methods & formats

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 16
Practical classes and workshops 20
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 64
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop the core principles of audio-visual technology solutions to support live-streamed, broadcast or as-live production scenarios.
LO2 Interpret the requirements of the event professional within the filmed live production environment.

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) 1 Live stream project proposal 60 N/A 25 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Production (Onsite) 1 Creation of a live-streamed production 20 N/A 75 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1
Production (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Richards, P (2020) The unofficial guide to VMix. Independent

Kuschel, T (2022) The Live Event Video Technician. Focal Press

Frank, L (2022) Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment: A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice. Routledge

Kindem, G et al. (2009) Introduction to Media Production. Routledge