- 1 x 1,500 word analysis of two short pieces on film and on video;
- 1 x 1,500 word analysis of the editing of one film or television programme;
- Video work;
- 1 x 1,000 word evaluation of the project.
- Watts, Harris (1992): Directing on Camera: A Checklist of Video and Film Techniques. London: Aavo
MA in Television Studies
Practical Television
Carol Byrne Jones & Catrin M S Davies
This module is part of the inter-departmental
MA in Television Studies. The first module will be compulsory
for all students as an introduction to the basic skills of television
production. The second module, which is taught in the second semester,
will be optional and will give interested students the
opportunity to develop their own work.
Module One introduces the students to the practical challenges and
difficulties of directing work on screen.
The differences inherent in video and Film will be explored by looking at
work produced on 16mm film and
on video Super 8. The student will be introduced to studio work and to
multi-camera situations and will
also be introduced to the skills and creativity inherent in editing.
In Module Two, students will be assisted to plan, provide a story board,
film and edit a short piece of not more than 10
minutes duration on video. The aim of the course will be to introduce the students
at first hand to the skills
necessary in filming and editing but also to make them aware of the organisation and
forward planning
necessary to provide for good results. Students can provide a video tinder one of
two headings a)
experimental and b) documentary. Should the Department receive, as it does on
some occasions, an
invitation to provide a short work for groups such as the Samaritans, Coastguards
or Medical Teaching,
students will also be able to work within a larger group provided that individual
responsibilities and effortcan be clearly assessed.
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Introduction
Assessment
General Reading
