Checking date: 23/06/2021


Course: 2021/2022

Media Technology
(13511)
Bachelor in Film, Television and Media Studies (Plan: 382 - Estudio: 211)


Coordinating teacher: UTRAY DELGADO, FRANCISCO

Department assigned to the subject: Communication and Media Studies Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Subject with use of audiovisual production equipment: camera, sound, editing and post-production
Objectives
1. The basic understanding of technology concepts involved in filming and TV. 2. Developing skills and abilities for working with video cameras and sound equipment. 3. Developing skills and abilities for working with digital video editing and digital postproduction equipments. 4. Developing skills and abilities to work with a professional audio-visual team.
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
- Digital video file - Video editing technologies - Cameras for photography and vídeo - Sound. Recording and editting - Technologies for a TV studio - New technologíes for media industry
Learning activities and methodology
- Lectures Theoretical classes for the acquisition of basic knowledge about technology and technique audiovisual images. Competence 1 (1 ECTS). - Practical classes Development and application of theoretical concepts and learning techniques and routines in audiovisual laboratories conducting (set) and digital edition (publishing and multimedia editing room). Making contact with the technical means and expressive resources of film and television. Competence 2, 3, 4 (1.5 ECTS). - Student work Supervised study of theoretical and practical content and teaching materials. Competence 1 (1.5 ECTS). Preparation of practical classes and preparation and defense of an audiovisual group practice. Competence 2, 3, 4 (2 ECTS).
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • Arundale, S., & Trieu, T. . Modern Post Workflows and Techniques for Digital Filmmakers. Focal Press. 2015
  • Brinkman, R. The art and science of Digital Compositing. Techniques for visual effects, animation and motion graphics. Morgan Kauffman. 2008
  • Dancyger, Ken. The Technique of Film and Video Editing : History, Theory and Practice. Focal Press. 2007
  • Des Lyver. Basics of Video Sound. Focal Press. 1999
  • Dinur, Eran. The Filmmaker's Guide to Visual Effects: The Art and Techniques of VFX for Directors, Producers, Editors and Cinematographers. Focal Press . 2017
  • Owens, Jim. Television Production. Focus Press. 2015
  • Prieto Souto, X. y Doménech González, G.. Respirar con la imagen. Conversaciones sobre montaje con Teresa Font.. TECMERIN. 2019
  • Stump, D. . Digital Cinematography (Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows). . Focal Press. 2014
  • Utray, F., Armenteros, M. & Benítez, A.J. . Postproducción digital. Una perspectiva contemporánea. Dykinson. . 2015
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • Dion Scoppettuolo. The Beginner¿s Guide to DaVinci Resolve. Blackmagic Design. 2021
  • Mitchel, Mitch (2004) Photography for effects. Visual effects for film & television. Focal Press: USA.. .. .. .
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