Core Module Information
Module title: Producing Digital

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: IMD07106
Module leader: Ingi Helgason
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module introduces students to the process of developing a creative video project as part of a team. The stages of project management and creative development are covered, including pre-production, production and post production. Students work on generating a creative concept in stages, working on feedback and presenting the finished outcome in a client facing manner. Assessment includes both team based activities and individual reflection.Topics covered:• Project management (team roles, planning and budgeting, resource management, development cycles etc.) and associated documentation • Design concepts appropriate to the development of digital media• Specification of resources and digital media assets • Contract issues, rights, copyright and other intellectual property.• Development tools (scenarios, storyboards, concept of narrative etc.)• Production, Archiving and Delivery

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a practical understanding of a digital media production process, including pre-production, production and post-production.

LO2: Demonstrate knowledge and practical understanding of contracts, copyright and other intellectual property.

LO3: Reflect on strengths and weakness in your own work and the work of others.

LO4: Determine and implement a media project in a principled way.

LO5: Work effectively both individually and as a member of a media development team.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ingi Helgason
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures with discussions, small group activities, case studies and practical examples. Principles and concepts will be introduced to be built on in the practical sessions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes where students will work independently and in groups to further practical skills towards completing the module coursework. Sessions will build on concepts introduced in lectures.
Online Guided independent study 160 Students take responsibility for their own learning process both individually and in self organised group activities. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff through lectures and practical sessions.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 1500 words Individual written reflection and report.
Project - Written 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 6 , WORDS= 40 hours Groupwork to complete a portfolio of artefacts related to the production of the final music video presentation.
Project - Practical 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 11 HOURS= 30 hours Groupwork to produce a creative video output and a group presentation to peer group.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Producing Digital - IMD07106 2024-5