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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Audio and Visual Production
Reference CM4113 Version 3
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved August 2017 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to develop, plan, create, select, edit, integrate and evaluate appropriate elements in audio and video production.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Develop a concept for an audio and video production based on the assignment brief.
2 Analyse requirements and plan audio and video production.
3 Capture and create audio and video and other production elements required to fulfil the assignment brief.
4 Edit and organise production elements to create the final cut to fulfil the assignment brief.
5 Critically evaluate and select appropriate tools, techniques and concepts for an audio and video production.

Indicative Module Content
Concepts: movie genres, narrative style, text, sound effects, music. Production: filming, text, graphics, audio. Post-production: cuts, transitions, effects, integration, distribution.

Module Delivery
Principles and techniques used are introduced during lectures. Demonstrations are used to emphasize the design aspects of the course material. Practical laboratory work reinforces and extends the material delivered in lectures and is student-centred, building on designs developed during demonstrations.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: This is a coursework which involves developing, producing and evaluating a video project.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A The student needs to achieve an A in C1.
B The student needs to achieve a B in C1.
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1.
D The student needs to achieve a D in C1.
E The student needs to achieve an E in C1.
F The student needs to achieve an F in C1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module CM3118 Interactive Multimedia
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ADOBE CREATIVE TEAM, 2019. Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in A Book. Adobe.
2 ADOBE CREATIVE TEAM, 2019. Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in A Book. Adobe.
3 KENWORTHY, C., 2012. Master Shots Volume 1, 2nd Edition: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie. Michael Wiese Productions.
4 KENWORTHY, C., 2011. Master Shots Volume 2: 100 Ways to Shoot Great Dialogue Scenes. Michael Wiese Productions.
5 STILL, J., 2005. Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know. Michael Wiese Productions.
6 TUFTE, E., 2006. Beautiful Evidence. USA. Graphics Press.
7 JAMES, J., 2009, Fix It In Post: Solutions for Postproduction Problems.


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