Video Production Techniques (974G5)
15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)
Autumn teaching
This module covers the tools and techniques used in broadcast and video production. This includes studio, team and production management. Studio and camera basics and techniques, sound recording, lighting for studio and non-studio work. Pre-production research and methods (resource management, team organisation, visual continuity). Post production including non-linear video editing, audio post.
Teaching
24%: Lecture
76%: Practical (Laboratory)
Assessment
100%: Coursework (Group submission (written), Portfolio)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 45 hours of contact time and about 105 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
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