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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

MD5502: Screen Production

Module Title Screen Production
Module Code MD5502
Module Tutor James Dalby
School Media
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass MD4502 or pass CRM102
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Available to CRM and FIL students
Brief Description

This module develops the skills learnt in Level 4 and introduces contemporary new-video techniques and theories.

Indicative Syllabus

In this module, students will build on the work covered in year one with more advanced production ideas and techniques, such as the use of colour-keying and embedding links into video. Students will work on a series of small projects for a variety of platforms and touchpoints, such as hand-held devices, websites and internet ‘pop-ups’.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an ability to think outside of traditional programme-making constraints by producing work for at least two separate video platforms

2. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of more advanced and social-media specific production techniques such as colour-keying and embedding links

3. Demonstrate a development of programme-making ideas from Level 4

4. Produce higher-quality production materials and considered reflection on productions, incorporating production theory in planning and evaluation

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 45
Independent Learning Hours: 105
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words or equivalent
002: 60% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 1500 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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