Submission of Course Materials for Articulation
(For Matriculation Year 2010)
Republic Polytechnic, School of Technology for the Arts, Core Module
Materials prepared by Jose De Castro, Module Chair and Emida Natalaray, Co Module Chair
T250 Media Production Tools and Techniques
MODULE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this module is to familiarize students with the tools, techniques and processes
commonly used in capturing and creating digital material for use in new media work, with a
focus on the elements of image, sound and light. Emphasis is on learning hands-on practice.
This module is focused primarily on practical skills training. The intention is to prepare students
with the basic knowledge abilities and understanding to enable them to use media production
tools to produce original high quality audio and video materials. The module is divided into four
general areas : Safety, Lighting, Camera and Audio. There is a final project, spanning the final
two weeks in which the knowledge acquired in the module is put into practice.
MODULE OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this module is to encourage students to :
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Be aware of the need for common practices and procedures in using production
equipment so as to avoid injury to persons and/or damage to property, and develop
safe personal practices when using such equipment

Become aware of the processes and procedures commonly associated with the
management and booking production equipment and usage of facilities

Understand the commonly defined roles and responsibilities of the various individuals
commonly involved in the production of media, and appreciate how these assignments
contribute to efficiency and creativity

Understand the basic workflow of production and the tasks associated with each stage
(pre-production, production, post-production)

Become familiar with the camera lens and the physical properties of light and
understand ways in which lens adjustment and setting can affect the look and feel of
an image

Understand basic principles of lighting for video, and become proficient in using
professional lighting equipment to light simple scenes
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Understand the basic function and operation of the video camera, and become
proficient in using professional video equipment to create/capture high quality video
images

Understand the basic function and operation of the audio equipment, including
microphones and recorders and become proficient in using professional audio
equipment to create/capture high quality audio material
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Become familiar with common terminology commonly used in the production of media
(such as proper names of equipment, shot sizes, microphone pickup patterns, etc)
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Be able to recognize and produce media that is high in quality and usability, and be
able to troubleshoot technical problems effectively and efficiently during a production

Become aware of the concepts of sequencing and visual/sound language
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MODULE COVERAGE
Allocated number of hours (approx.)
One Day-One Problem PBL pedagogy
T250 Media Production Tools and Techniques
Discussions
in study
cluster
Resource
gathering
and team
work
Practical work
(Application of
Hands-on or
Technical Work)
a) Exercise creative choices and involve
experimentation in a media production
environment
2
-
1
b) Develop creative solutions to production
problems
2
-
1
c) Understand media production involves a
combination of creative and technical
processes
1
-
1
1
2
1
2
Creative Expression and Conceptual
Understanding:
Decision-making and Soft Skills :
a) Awareness of roles and responsibilities
and develop teamwork skills and
appreciation of how these assignments
contribute to an efficient production
b) Understand industry practices,
terminology and basic workflow of
production
2
c) Understand tasks associated with each
stage of production so to ensure smooth
production process
1
2
d) Formulate strategies and approaches (in
lighting/video/audio) towards a high
standard creative product
1
2
1
2
e) Develop organizational and analytical
skills in managing project
1
2
1
1
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Technical Competency
a) Develop technical skills relevant to single
camera production
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b) Develop understanding of how
production techniques are relevant to
new media platforms
-
-
c) Ability to apply technical skills to make
visual and audio impact.
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10
10
10
40
Total Hours:
(15 Problems @ 4 hours each = 60 hours total)
10
10
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T250 Media Production Tools and Techniques Reading List and Resources
Academic text, articles, journals etc.
Panasonic AG-DVX102B and Canon XL2 Manual
Online Resources
Understanding Video
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/
Understanding Lighting
http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/
Understanding Audio
http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/
Panasonic DVX
http://wn.com/dvx100
CANON XL2
http://www.dvinfo.net/canonxl2/
Lighting and Controls
http://www.lowel.com/edu/light_controls/index.html
Video Production Equipment / Filmmaking Gear (Check-List)
http://www.desktop-documentaries.com/video-production-equipment.html
List The video equipment "A" List
http://www.mcpifilm.com/videotips_equipment_%20list.html
VIDEOMAKER.COM
Video Production Equipment Choices
http://www.videomaker.com/article/2337/
Lighting Basics for Production
By Video Production Tips.
Lighting
By Lights Film School.
www.lightsfilmschool.com
The Grip Guide
By San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking.
http://sfdigifilm.com/
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ANNEX: Module Outline (2010)
T250 Media Tools
and Techniques Module Outline.doc
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