Credit points: 22.5
Study time: 225 Hours

Building on the experiences of the autumn term this unit aims to introduce students to digital post- production techniques and to explore a range of digital media production methods. The unit will cover the investigation of digital compositing, motion graphics, green screen and the use of real and virtual materials. In addition students will explore a range of digital editing techniques in both video and sound.

Students will gain an understanding the importance of project planning and the use of project management tools, digital work-flows and working to tight time schedules.

Students will also have opportunities to research the development of digital media post-production tools and their effects on working methods and production processes.

Outline syllabus

• Digital compositing techniques 
• Green screen techniques 
• Working with digital images 
• Screen ratios and formats 
• Copyright
• Type design for screen 
• Virtual studios 
• Combining real and virtual material 
• Advanced Sound techniques 
• Digital work flows 
• Project planning and management

Method of delivery
Projects; studio practice; learning teams; research; tutorials; critiques.

Aims

A1 To develop fundamental skills and understanding in a range of post-production techniques
A2 To explore a range of digital video and sound editing techniques
A3 To gain an understanding of the importance of project planning methods
A4 Develop an understanding of digital post-production techniques and their effects on working methods and production processes

Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate a range of skills in digital video and sound editing techniques 
LO2 Develop own work demonstrating a range of post-production techniques LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the use of project planning methods
LO4 Analyse the effects of digital post-production techniques and their effects on working methods production processes

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.