The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA . Module Descriptor Television & Video – Studio Production Level 6 N32758 www.fetac.ie 1 1 Title Television & Video – Studio Production 2 Code N32758 3 Level 6 4 Value 1 5 Purpose A practical based module designed to give the student the range of skills required to work within the Audio Visual industries. The mode of teaching and delivery to encourage the students to manage and produce audio visual products to a high standard in a simulated work place environment. Students must demonstrate a high level of Production Management and organisational skills. To provide the learner with the skills required to manage and produce television and video programmes to a high standard. This will be achieved through a work practice mode. Work Practice mode enables the learners fulfil the requirements of the module through becoming involved in a realistic work programme set up by course providers which gives substantial ‘hands on ‘ experience of the vocational area. The work practice must be carefully planned, structured and monitored by course providers. 6 Preferred Entry FETAC Level 5 or equivalent Level 7 Special Basic TV & Video 2 camera Studio, Non Linear Edit Requirements packages 8 Aims This module aims to enable the learner to: 8.1 take responsibility for creative output 8.2 develop a critical viewpoint and awareness 8.3 become familiar with the process, craft and technology of production in TV & video studios 8.4 integrate theoretical knowledge with practical processes 2 8.5 gain confidence in a new role, working independently or with others to formulate a range of viable practical or creative solutions to course learning problem 8.6 develop creativity 8.7 develop good work practices in areas such as time keeping, meeting deadlines, care of equipment and personal safety. 8.8 be aware of technical developments in the television & video production industry 9 Units Unit 1 Studio Production Unit 2 Camera Unit 3 Lighting Unit 4 Vision Mixing/Editing Unit 5 Sound 10 Learning Outcomes 10.1 Unit 1 Production – Studio The learner should be able to: 10.1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the production process: pre- production, post-production 10.1.2 use a variety of information sources for programming purposes 10.1.3 be able to prepare and conduct interviews for research and programme purposes 10.1.4 write scripts which illustrate the basics of script structure, e.g. maintain audience interest, show interconnectedness of pictures and words for telling TV stories 10.1.5 demonstrate an understanding of appropriate terminology and TV grammar necessary for scripting and direction 10.1.6 lay out a studio scripts in an industry recognised manner 10.1.7 prepare a budget for an Studio project 10.1.8 Draft Call Sheets, Shooting Schedules and maintain a crew contact sheet. 10.1.9 Understand the importance of Location and Production Release Forms 10.1.10 produce appropriate production documentation as required 10.2 Unit 2 Camera- operation & Technology 3 The learner should be able to: 10.2.1 identify relevant parts of a video camera 10.2.2 identify cable type and function 10.2.3 set up a video camera for operational use in studio application 10.2.4 operate a camera with due regard to safety and function 10.2.5 record good quality pictures with due regard to iris control, depth of field, white/colour balance, shot framing and camera movement appropriate to action 10.2.6 understand and use appropriate terminology 10.2.7 understand and recognise different camera and tape formats and their use to the programme maker. 10.2.8 perform at Level 3, the roles associated with simple OB or studio work, i.e., camerawork, basic direction and studio management. 10.3 Unit 3 Lighting The learner should be able to: 10.3.1 understand and demonstrate safe working practices 10.3.2 select appropriate light type 10.3.3 produce a simple light setting as appropriate 10.3.4 rig for indoor and outdoor settings using appropriate gels and filters 10.3.5 demonstrate an understanding of a basic three pin light system show an understanding of the dramatic uses of lighting 10.4 Unit 4 Vision Mixing/Editing The learner should be able to: 10.4.1 identify cable type and function 10.4.2 set up the Vision Mixer/ edit equipment required to perform the task 10.4.3 troubleshoot as required 10.4.4 demonstrate, assemble and insert edits, together with audio dub 10.4.5 demonstrate a basic understanding of how a piece should cut together 10.4.6 incorporate basic graphics/credits into an exercise 4 10.4.7 produce paperwork as required using appropriate terminology 10.4.8 demonstrate, at basic level, an understanding of the grammar of editing including the cutting point and its selection, transitions and how they are carried out, cut type, duration and cutting rhythm 10.4.9 display a knowledge of key elements of editing in current TV output. 10.5 Unit 5 Sound The learner should be able to: 10.5.1 select microphone appropriate to task 10.5.2 select cables appropriate to task 10.5.3 position microphone for optimum efficiency 10.5.4 connect and relay sound to a record point via a simple mixer 10.5.5 operate a simple studio mixer 10.5.6 set and maintain appropriate levels 10.5.7 record sound of a good quality 10.5.8 balance multiple sound sources 10.5.9 produce a simple multi-source piece 10.5.10 use appropriate terminology 10.5.11 demonstrate an awareness of audio requirements in video editing 10.5.12 demonstrate an understanding, at basic level, of the nature of sound including physical features, audio quality and sensitivity and directional properties. 10.6 Unit 6 Media Analysis The learner should be able to: 10.6.1 analyse a range of TV programme styles 10.6.2 identify key elements of camera work in current TV output 10.6.3 identify and comment critically on elements of lighting in current broadcast TV output. 5 11 Assessment This will be presented with all video material on one VHS tape per student and accompanied by a folder divided and containing the supporting documentation for reach piece. Students will be assigned to groups and 5% of the marks for group assignments should be allocated to how the student communicates and works within the team (group) 12 Summary Assignment 1 Individual Studio insert 20% Assignment 2 Studio Chat Show 30% Assignment 3 Studio Magazine Show 30% Minor Project Collection of Graphics Samples 20% Assignment 1 The candidate should produce a 4 to 5 minute studio based video insert. Such as a demonstration, review, preview or interview. The piece should be recorded live to tape, with no credits or music to allow for its possible placement in a longer magazine style programme. Due attention should be given to its duration. The pieces must be initiated by a typed proposal/synopsis. This proposal must include research information on the subject and the identification of any potential contributors. There must also be an indication of the appropriate structure, its expected production style and design. Paperwork to accompany this assignment must also include all research materials. Also a programme running order, edit sheets, interview questions and a timed script - these items must be typed. Candidates will be assessed on their safe and competent use of production skills, equipment and the maintenance of all relevant paperwork. Candidates will also be assessed on the structure of the final programme relative to the programme brief Individual Studio insert 20% Assignment 2 In Groups of between 6 to 9 the learners will produce a studio Chat show programme live to tape. The programme should be of a recognized television half hour in duration (between 24 and 26 minutes). they 6 should also have an interval half way through. The chat show may have a live performance element as well as interviews and reviews, it should however be a live to tape recording relying on tape pauses to do set changes. The pieces must be initiated by a typed proposal/synopsis. This proposal must include research information on the subject and the identification of any potential contributors. There must also be an indication of the appropriate structure, its expected production style and design. Paperwork to accompany this assignment must also include all research materials. Also a programme running order, edit sheets, interview questions and a timed script - these items must be typed. Candidates will be assessed on their safe and competent use of production skills, equipment and the maintenance of all relevant paperwork. Candidates will also be assessed on the structure of the final programme relative to the programme brief Chat show 30% Assignment 3 In Groups of between 6 to 9 the learners will produce a news/magazine style studio programme. The programme should be of a recognized television half hour in duration (between 24 and 26 minutes). they should also have an interval half way through. They should include inserted video footage in at least one of the two halves. This may be material prepared for other assignments such as The Reporting for TV & Video module. The pieces must be initiated by a typed proposal/synopsis. This proposal must include research information on the subject and the identification of any potential contributors.