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Course: 2022/2023

Media Technology

(13511)

Study: Bachelor in Film, Television and Media Studies (211)

Coordinating teacher: UTRAY DELGADO, FRANCISCO

Department assigned to the subject: Communication and Media Studies Department

Type: Compulsory

ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 1º

Semester: 1º

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

Link to document

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 This subject is recognised as experimental, and has seven additional hours in audiovisual laboratory workshops. DSLR photography and video workshop. Creative workshop to learn how to operate DSLR cameras for photography, video and audio. These experimental sessions will take place in the photography laboratory equipped with DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, photographic backgrounds, audio recorders and microphones.

Learning activities and methodology

- THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL CLASSES. Theoretical classes for the acquisition of basic notions of audiovisual image technology and technique. - TUTORIALS. Individual (individual tutorials) or group (group tutorials) assistance to students by the teacher. - INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WORK BY THE STUDENT - WORKSHOPS AND LABORATORIES

Assessment System

Continuous assessment metod based on the preparation and delivery of assignments within a given time frame, partial exams, as well as class participation and the assessment exercises provided by the teacher. End-of-term-examination: submission of a corrected portfolio.
Students who are not able to take advantage of the continuous assessment metod will be required to present practical assignments and complete a final exam which will assess globally the knowledge, skills and abilities acquired throughout the course. During the second examination opportunity, students will also be able to take a theoretical-practical exam with a value of 100% of the final grade for the subject.

% 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

Electronic Resources *

Rodríguez Ortega, Vicente; Utray Delgado, Francisco · Fundamentals of shooting with digital video cameras : https://e-archivo.uc3m.es/handle/10016/9726
Utray Delgado, Francisco; Hooper, Gerald · Production and delivery in Ultra HD and 4K : https://e-archivo.uc3m.es/handle/10016/23461

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.. .. .. .

(*) Access to some electronic resources may be restricted to members of the university community and require validation through Campus Global. If you try to connect from outside of the University you will need to set up a VPN

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.