Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Practical assessment | 40% |
| Semester Exam | Reflective essay (2,000 words) | 60% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Practical assessment | 40% |
| Supplementary Exam | Reflective essay (2,000 words) | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the post-production workflow and the roles and responsibilities of those involved.
2. Demonstrate a good level of visual literacy.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of editing different genres and cross-genre conventions.
4. Demonstrate competence in the use of non-linear editing software.
5. Exhibit good team skills whilst working in a group.
6. Understand how post production can change the intention of a movie.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal requirements for completing and delivering a film.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of professional practice and the logistical pressures of post-production in terms of time management, organization, resources.
Brief description
how a film can change direction and how the atmosphere of a film can be heavily influenced by editing, grading and the use of sound design and music during post-production.
Content
The lectures will focus on the following:
The role of the post supervisor and managing the process
Editing techniques and their application in various genres
Visual Storytelling
Sound design
The use of VFX and Green Screen
Colour correction and grading
Completion, and physical and legal delivery
The Workshops will cover the following:
Working with Avid
Editing techniques
Post-production processes and workflows
Understanding the exigencies of the script
Visual storytelling
Cutting for Drama
Cutting for Comedy
Visual effects
Colour Correction and Grading
Sound design and the dub
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Use of editing package and sound package involves application of number skills. |
| Communication | Managing editorial workflow is about communication with all the various aspects feeding into the edit. Effective communication skills will be developed throughout the module. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module which will help students to improve their own learning and performance. |
| Information Technology | Specialized professional software will be used and students skills will be developed through the module. They will prepare and input data, manage systems and interpret information. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | The module emphasizes post production work in professionally defined roles. It establishes on a basic level the professional procedures in post production. |
| Problem solving | Editing is a continuous process of problem-solving. Students are tested on this individually. |
| Research skills | Students undertake research as part of the seminar/workshop program and will be assessed on their ability to identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use their knowledge to apply to the issues that arise. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Post Production and editing skills will be developed throughout the module. |
| Team work | Students will contribute to the planning of group activities and will be expected to play an active part in group activities. Students will be expected to evaluate group activities as well as their own contribution. Real life incidents will be reviewed and students will be required to work as groups to offer effective resolutions. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4