SL3S305 - Visual Media and Integration 01 Jul 2023 - 01 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL3S305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Visual Media and Integration | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Ian Williams | ||
| Module Team: | Philip Hughes, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 | 01 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module aims to expand knowledge surrounding the ever-increasing integration visual media content into the live performance environment, through the use of media servers, live generated content, LED screens and projection.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, students will:
Be introduced to large LED Screen display technology, deployment considerations and integration methods with temporary structures
Discuss intellectual property and copywrite law, within the context of visual media and graphics
Discover the in-roads augmented reality is making into the live production environment
Compare and contrast the creative choices that should be made when considering iMag (Image Magnification) screens at events, over traditional TV based creative concepts.
Develop knowledge on slice-based media control alongside projection mapping techniques.
Develop further knowledge of specialised software packages for live media server applications
Appraise the role of the “playback” technician, and their responsibility within a touring environment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 44 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the cross-industry use of visual media displays to enhance performance and production environments. |
| LO2 | Critique the methods with which visual media is integrated into technical solutions for event production. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD013152 | Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Show or Exhibition (Online) 1 | Create an integrated visual media performance piece | 20 | N/A | 75 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | Critique a performance utilising Visual Media | 0 | 1000 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Show or Exhibition (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |