Module: FTV4000-20 Introduction to Sound and Camera I

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Sam Wilkins

Module Tutor Contact Details: s.wilkins@bathspa.ac.uk

This module is a pre-requisite for FTV4001-20 Introduction to Sound and Camera II.

1. Brief description and aims of module:

The module will introduce students to basic use of lighting, camera, audio and editing technique and practice. The module will more broadly cover the process and workflow of media production. There will be an emphasis on storytelling and narrative structure as applied to fiction based drama. You will view, discuss and analyse media to gain an understanding of the use and practice of these production techniques to craft an engaging narrative.

The work completed during this module and FTV4001-20 ‘Introduction to Sound and Camera II’ will help you tackle the specialist modules FT5000 ‘Experimenting with Specialist Roles in Production’ and FTV5001-20 ‘Short Collaborative Fiction Film’ at Level Five.

2.Outline syllabus:

The workshops and seminars will cover:

basic principles of exposure and image capture

basic theory and practice of video camera use

basic lighting for camera

composition and framing

basic sound principles and audio recording

simple audio setups, editing and audio processing

basic narrative structures and key storytelling elements

basic video editing

generating a premise for a short fiction film

development, refinement and production of a short film

Project management

effective use of recce and risk assessment procedures

constructive peer review and evaluation of work

3.Teaching and learning activities:

The module will use a mixture of lectures, seminars, screenings and informal drama production workshops. Out of these workshops, each student will develop mastery of basic production skills through a number of technical training sessions, practical film production challenges and peer feedback seminars.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Narrative based film and production folder (group based)

• % Weighting: 50%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Individual folder

• % Weighting: 50%