2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
COMM1625 Camera and Editing
20 creditsClass Size: 82
Module manager: Stefan Fairlamb
Email: S.L.Fairlamb@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
COMM1615This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- provide a basic grounding in the language, conventions, techniques and practices of micro-budget, mini-crew digital short video production.
- provide students with the knowledge and skills that will provide a clear understanding of the complex nature of production, and equip them with the skills needed to work with creative clarity and technical efficiency within a small production team, whilst in charge of at least one key production element.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate understanding of:-
1. Basic grammar of shooting and editing factual and fictional sequences.
2. Key stages of video pre-production, production and post-production - conceptual, development, planning and execution.
3. Basic requirements of health & safety, production logging and permissions.
4. The nature of the core production departments/roles and how they operate together: Production; Directing; Camera, Sound, Editing.
Skills outcomes
Video Production - planning; management; communication; Health & Safety; video camera skills; sound recording; video editing and post-production.
Syllabus
Aspect ratio, screen size and composition; conventional shot sizes; sequencing grammar and continuity; conventional editing transitions; camera operation; microphone types and recording techniques; interview techniques; performing and documenting risk assessments; shoot logging, selection and editing; professional editing software: project setup, organisation and management; editing: assembly, rough cut, fine cut and titling.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 140.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reading and research. (Practice & Production). 30 hoursReading and viewing. (Video Project). 30 hours
Reading, viewing and research. (Assessed exam). 30 hours
Group Learning 50 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Individual shooting, editing, exporting and uploading of 5 - shot video narrative sequence to a set brief covering narrative content and technical specification.Running time 30-60 seconds.
Assessed as Pass/Fail with individual feedback tutorials offered.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | Video Project 2-3 minutes | 50.00 |
| Written Work | Production pack: production materials -storyboards, call sheets and transcripts and edit logs | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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