Title: Performance Video (Digital Media Production Pathway)
Reference: IMD517
Level: 5
Credit points: 22.5
Weighting: 1.5
Study time: 225 hours
Description:
This unit aims to allow you to develop skills related to the performance and live broadcast of video and sound. This will include producing sound or visuals for live events, data capture and broadcasting media over network systems. Particular attention will be paid to issues of health and safety and careful project planning.
The notion of broadcasting media is a rapidly changing area and students will be made aware of developing technologies and changes to working practices. Students will also be encouraged to experiment and develop new ways of working and responding to change in the industry.
Outline syllabus:
- Performance video
- VJ’ing
- Lighting techniques
- Motion capture
- Reactive analysis
- Data capture
- Sound performance
- Professional practice
- Health and safety
Method of delivery:
Practical workshops; demonstrations; lectures; studio practice; projects; critiques.
Brief
Start Date: 14th November 2011
Hand in Date: 23rd January 2012
You have a choice of two briefs.
The musical instrument
For the interface design unit you task is to create a ‘digital’ musical instrument and to use it as part of a performance or to get someone to perform with it. Your instrument can be constructed in numerous ways, it can be software, it can be a physical construction, it could be generative or use environmental factors. The performance, should have an audience and a performance, the place can be a street, the pub, and hilltop or a nightclub.
Projected Fashion Show
Working with fashion students you task is to create a projected video installation/fashion show in and around the front of out building. Its should be in keeping with the scale of the building make use of mapping techniques and complex visual effects. Its does not have to be interactive.
Aims:
A1 To develop an understanding of performance video and live broadcast
A2 To produce video and sound content for use in a live event considering issues of project planning and health and safety
A3 To develop skills in performance and broadcast using a range of techniques
A4 Explore a range of broadcast and distribution methods
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this unit you will be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate and understanding of performance video and live broadcast
LO2 Produce content for use in a live event or broadcast
LO3 Demonstrate skills in project planning and health and safety
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of skills in performance video and broadcast using a range of distribution methods
Assessment Requirements:
Project 100%
Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit.
Assessment criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes and linked to the
statement of generic assessment criteria matrix):
Evidence of knowledge of technical processes (b) – Through detailed documentation of the project (LO1, LO3, LO4)
Evidence of Realisation through presentation (f) – Through presentation of final project work (LO2, LO4)
Evidence of Realisation through key specialist knowledge an skills (g) – Through production of finished project (LO1, LO4)
Reference material:
This will vary according to the needs of individual students. You will define Reference Material through negotiation with staff and list it in your Learning Agreement. For further guidance on resources please speak to your Subject Librarian.