Creative Broadcast and Film Production – BSc (Hons)

A study of the workings of the Broadcast Media Industry and an introduction to Television programme production across three stages of production. Analysis of current trends and practices in traditional, new and emerging broadcasting technologies is fundamental to this module and therefore requires the learner to watch television and engage with a range of broadcast formats and platforms including television, online broadcasting platforms and radio regularly. The practical element of this module gives the learner experience of television camera operating and basic video and audio production techniques in a portable single camera context

Introduces the learner to basic principles of the physics and perception of sound. Applied aspects of this module include critical listening, fundamental operation of microphones, recorders and audio software.

This module introduces offline editing tools and concepts. Media Management is the process of labelling, storing and backing up your media. Practising good workflow procedures for Broadcast and film projects. This module will introduce students to the concepts of file formats, resolutions and frame rates in post-production both for standard definition and high definition sectors.

This module will introduce you to key developments in the history of film and cinemagoing from pre and early cinema in the 1890s through to the Digital Age. Through a series of case studies, the module introduces you to a range of key movements, trends and moments in international film history in countries such as Britain, Italy, France, Japan, Germany, India and the USA

This module introduces students in a practical way to camera settings, image composition and photographic techniques in digital photography. It also covers fundamental editing techniques to improve lighting, composition and impact. Students gain an understanding of the creative and technical factors applied by photographers for visual storytelling and interpretation.

The Module focuses on Ethics and Interpersonal communications. Ethics and best practice in the industry are explored by the learner alongside mainstay general legal principles relevant to the industry which underpin ethical values in today’s society. The learner reflects and learns upon how to engage and communicate personally in the industry. Journalistic techniques of research and credible sources are explored and evaluated.

This module will advance the Learner’s engagement with Broadcast Production skills and techniques required in Single Camera Operations in both studio and on location environments to include Lighting and interview techniques. The learner will gain in-depth knowledge, understanding and critical perspectives on the history, regulation and developments in the Broadcasting and Media industry in Ireland and assess the challenges and opportunities offered by new and emerging digital media technologies to the industry locally and globally. Learners will also engage critically with the wider social, cultural and political factors that influence and determine the production and consumption of new and traditional media content and its’ impact locally and globally.

In this module the learner will integrate technical craft and creativity to organise and process audio systematically in the creation of a sound piece.

This module introduces offline editing tools and concepts. Media Management is the process of labeling, storing and backing up your media. Practicing good workflow procedures for Broadcast and film projects. This module will introduce students to the concepts of file formats, resolutions and frame rates in post production both for standard definition and high definition sectors.

This module is intended to introduce basic narrative storytelling concepts in the digital age. The focus will be on beginning to fashion ideas into story form and the processes involved telling a story visually. The module will introduce students to the techniques and terminology involved in developing visual stories and narrative scripts and the industry standard software used to create these. The module will also address the changing face of digital storytelling and the evolution of platforms and audiences.

This module develops the Learner’s understanding of a range of approaches and ethical considerations that apply to the of role of the Photographer. Through their engagement with work of recognised photographers across a range of formats and applications in the field of photojournalism and documentary photography, students will gain an understanding of the creative, ethical and aesthetic considerations required of the professional photographer. The Learner will also develop their own creative photography skills through critical reflection and practice in the field of photojournalism and documentary photography.

The Module focuses on Ethics and Digital Communications. Ethics and best practice in the industry are explored by the learner alongside mainstay general legal principles relevant to the industry which underpin ethical values in today’s society. The learner looks at how users and participants in online environments interact with each other and the technologies and platforms used to engage

A practical module which offers the learner an opportunity to develop an original short factual film.

Develops the learner’s skillset for capturing quality sound on location for TV, radio and film production. The learner will be introduced to multi‐microphone environments, timecode sync and intermediate DAW operations for rushes on-set.

This module explores the creative aspects of camera style towards an understanding of the communicative aspects of the cinematographer’s art. By incorporating both practical and aesthetic components of effective cinematography, students build upon their knowledge of camera & lighting techniques. Practical work is supported by a critical and analytical study of the history and development of cinematography through a range of digital lens based media

This module is intended to familiarise students with the processes and procedures involved in creating an event.

The module is designed to enhance learners’ skills and knowledge of the correct use of a professional edit suite and network server. Students will also learn about editing theory in a broadcast environment

This module is intended to introduce the role of storyboarding, developing and iterating drafts of screenplays and their important function in a collaborative team environment when moving from script to screen. The focus will be on understanding the important function of scripts and storyboards in a production environment as manuals that need to speak to different crew members in different ways and how this is a dual purpose to the creativity of storyboarding and script writing. The module will also look at the important role of developing strong pitching materials (logline, synopsis, treatments and story outlines) and the role these also play in developing scripts.

A practical module which offers the learner an opportunity to develop an original short drama film.

Develops the learner’s skillset for integrating and mixing quality sound in post-production for TV, radio and film. The learner will develop miking techniques, basic acoustics, intermediate DAW operations, and the organising and preparation of audio content for storage, distribution and post‐production.

The module is designed to enhance learners’ skills and knowledge of the correct use of a professional edit suite and network server. Students will also learn about editing theory in a broadcast environment.

The aim of this module is to introduce the learners to the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques necessary to create relavent and compelling film titles and motion graphics.

This module explores creative aesthetic approaches to film and video production in a range of formats and genres. It examines the conceptual/visual tools that support cinematic language and allows the student to apply a variety of production design, cinematography and lighting techniques to support the practice of visual storytelling for interpretation. Practical work is supported by a critical and analytical study of film and television genres, movements and authorship through a range of historic perspectives. This module will engage students actively in appraising the impact of digital technological advances on television /film making practices, aesthetics and distribution in a globalised context.

An interactive workshop-style module to assist students in developing their professional identity and to establish a portfolio of their professional practice. Students will have an opportunity to reflect on their strengths and skills, influences and ambitions within their area of study. They will derive a portfolio representing their work within creative technologies, relevant to their professional identity.

A study of the production and technical operations of television studios and outside broadcast environments.

This module concentrates on producing, arranging and mixing all sound aspects of film production. Features covered: Diegetic and non-diegetic use of sound. Foley, Atmos, music choice and implementation, sound effects and dialogue

This module will equip students with the knowledge, interpersonal skills and confidence to actively approach, engage and work within the broadcast production Industry. The module will provide the students with an understanding of the work ethic required within a highly demanding industry. Students will attend a series of lectures and talks by experts and develop a professional presence to enhance networking with industry and collaborators.

This module further develops student’s technical and creative capabilities within the production and post-production environments. Projects produced are to a higher level of quality than previous course work, and aims to introduce students to additional cinematography and craft editing techniques, as well as post-production workflows and related technical standards.

VFX is where the artistic meets the technical and as such the module aim to give the students a strong understanding of the fundamentals of vfx compositing to enable them to successfully solve creative tasks for individual shots.

This module equips the Learner with the necessary skills to plan, write, produce and develop a marketing and the distribution plan for original broadcast quality Audio Podcast and Radio Documentary content across a range of digital and analogue platforms. By researching the wider technological and socio-cultural contexts influencing the emergence of the radio podcast and documentary formats, the Learner will gain an understanding of the factors, processes and technological developments that have popularized the format of ‘telling stories with sound’.

Mixing live action and CG together seamlessly is the backbone of high end VFX and the module will introduce the students to the fundamental steps needed to achieve this; camera and light matching.

This module is intended to develop cognate event staging and management skills through the creation of a live event.

The overall aim of the module is to offer the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their course of study up to this point in a new and relevant experiential setting. This is to be achieved whilst facilitating the student in developing the practical life-skill competencies and communication skills necessary to function as an effective member of the work environment and wider society.

The purpose of the module is to allow students to develop one aspect of their degree to a high standard. The capstone project may comprise scholarly and/or practice-based work and the submission may comprise any method suited to the specialism. This may include, but is not limited to, applied research studies, music compositions, music productions, short films/documentaries, radio documentaries/dramas, scripts, portfolio management and strategy, archival and/or dataset development, and business/industry collaborative projects. Students will be required to maintain a regular reflective logbook and complete a portfolio of submissions throughout the year.

A practical module which aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop a professionally produced, broadcast quality production.

This module will focus on the advance post-production processes and techniques. Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of offline and online editing with colour correction, graphic manipulation and exporting for multiple formats and high grade distribution. There will be an additional focus on craftspersonship and industry standards.

In this module students will advance their audio post-production skills through creative processing. Students will learn to exercise critical listening skills in creative sound capture and design, show competence in ability to use various Digital Audio Workstations to suit different project requirements taking into consideration current technical advancements, use MIDI and Virtual Instruments to create sound design features and exercise appropriate judgement in signal flow and the execution of processing units to achieve desired effects in sound design.

This module will introduce the student to the principles of visual communication, semiotics and the significance of analysing trends and case studies within the Film Industry. Participants will be introduced to idea generation and development of personal concepts to form a creative basis, from which they will successfully design and evaluate a project.

Directing for Screen (elective module), illustrates a number of steps involved in preproduction, production, post-production and distribution. A pragmatic approach is taken to investigate and implement creativity with high standards of short film making.

The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to the area of community film as an important aspect of Irish cultural life. The module will assist the learner in two main ways. Firstly, it will present the theory underpinning the role of community filmmaking in addressing social, cultural and environmental issues. Secondly, it will provide the student with an opportunity to sample the core components of community film production, and to develop his/her creative facilitation skills.

This module informs learners of legal concepts and provide detailed understanding of relevant laws regarding film and audio/ music. This includes broadcast and media regulation and other media laws as they apply to the broadcast and commercial release paradigms.

This module will further equip student students with the necessary networking, design, and visualisation skills used in the creation and execution of a live performance.

A practical module which aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop a professionally produced broadcast quality studio production.

This module is to prepare a sonic portfolio of work to present to industry and disseminate professionally.

This module will continue the focus on the online post-production process. Students will implement their learnt skills from previous editing modules to a professional standard. There will be a particular focus on the craft of the online editing processes such as visual effects manipulation, colour correction, colour grading as well as Digital Cinema Package (DCP) delivery for film and high quality outputs for Broadcast Television. An additional focus will be on the provision of content for marketing of film and television packages for an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and social media platforms.

This advanced module combines theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on the development of techniques and skills in all forms of cinematography and lighting utilised in media storytelling, broadcast and online.

The module enables students to dissect what makes VFX shots look right and visually coherent and apply this knowledge to planning, shooting and executing simple VFX shots which fit within short sequences The module will also make clear through practise, the place of VFX in the film making process and encourage a finish, and not fix it in post approach and mentality to achieve seamless VFX shots through planning, shooting and compositing with the final images in mind.

This module informs Creative Broadcast & Film and Music Production & Technology learners of legal concepts and provide detailed understanding of relevant laws regarding film and audio/ music. This includes copyright, defamation and contract as they apply to the broadcast and commercial release paradigms.

This is the capstone module for the events stream. All work completed to this point will be utilised to construct a viable Black Box arena and mount a full length concert or suite of events in that space.