BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA MEDIA PRODUCTION MUSIC & SOUND RECORDING COURSE HANDBOOK - 2009/2010
CONTENTS 1: Introduction 2/3: The Course 4/5: Tutorial Schedule 6/7: The Qualification 8/9: Assignment Schedule 10: Teaching Staff 11/12/13: Useful Resources
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the BTEC National Diploma in Media Production - Music & Sound Recording. This course is dramatically more than just making music. it offers a complete understanding of how audio works within TV and film, interative media and radio. We combine the theory of putting together a soundtrack using the elements of narration, dialogue, sound effects and music and study the roles they play. The practical learning of the course will include industry standard software and a dedicated recording studio for you to experience a professional setup.
Knowledge of the media and how it works is essential for every individual who wishes to participate in contemporary social and political life. In choosing this course we hope you will not only develop your understanding of sound within media but also take the first steps in becoming skilled practitioners in sound production. Whether you want to work in a recording studio, on a fillm set or in post-production then ths is the course for you. This handbook gives you information that we hope you will find useful and provides an introduction to the philosophy and structure of your studies. We hope you will enjoy your time with us and we look forward to working with you here at Guernsey College.
THE COURSE The BTEC National Diploma in Media Production - Music & Sound Recording is a two-year full time course equivalent to three A Levels. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required for success in current and future employment in the media industry or allied sectors or for progression to courses such as Higher Nationals or Degrees in Media. Overall, you will learn about audio production processes and techniques, the future of the media and the role of the soundtrack within it both from a theoretical and practical aspect.
You will have access to a range
VISITS
FACILITIES
of professional industry standard
We continually strive to ensure
To help you successfully complete
software and recording facilities and
students gain industry experience
your National Diploma, the following
a range of outside producers to help
through visits planned throughout
resources are available;
you build your media experiences.
the year. These include visits to
You will be given assignments designed to achieve clear learning outcomes, which are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction level.
local media industry professionals such as CITV and BBC and planned trips to Bristol, London, France and Southampton.
A purpose built, professional standard Avid/Final Cut Mac editing suite. Professional design and multi-media Mac suite
These assignments are related to
END OF YEAR SHOW
specific professional related work
In recognition of your dedication
A multi purpose audio and visual
situations or activities and provide
and creativity, the the best work
recording studio
opportunities for teamwork and in-
produced throughout the year is
depth study.
showcased to an invited audience
To be eligible for the course you need to be at least 16 years of age and have 4 GCSE passes at grades A to C (this must include English or Maths), or an equivalent qualification. You need to be highly
of industry professionals, family and friends at the end of year show, which takes place at the Performing Arts Centre.
HD projector and large cinema screen for film viewings Professional video cameras Pro Tools professional sound editing equipment Digital still cameras
motivated and highly enthusiastic
A large selection of media books
about the media industry.
and DVD’s
TIMETABLES
ATTENDANCE
The academic year for this course
We regard attendance as a critical
is 44 weeks including an induction
indicator of your interest in the
week. You will have private study
course and your commitment to
time where you are expected to
it. If you are unable to attend for
work at the College on the various
any reason, you must contact
assignments that form the course.
the staff as soon as possible. You
Specialist areas such as the Mac
need 80% attendance to pass the
editing suite and the use of video
course. Constant lateness will not
and stills cameras will be available
be tolerated. Persistent offenders
to book during your timetabled
will receive warnings and then be
sessions.
removed from the course.
TUTORIAL SCHEDULE It is impossible to understand social and cultural changes without a knowledge of the workings of the media. MARSHAL MCLUHAN
SEP/OCT 09
NOV/DEC 09
JAN/FEB 10
WEEK 1. Induction - Course and
WEEK 1. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 1. Personal Tutorials - Target
College documentation.
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 2. Group tutorial - Learning
WEEK 2. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 2. Personal Tutorials - Target
plan
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 3. Group tutorial - Progress
WEEK 3. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 3. Personal Tutorials - Target
files & assessment structure
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 4. Group tutorials - study skills
WEEK 4. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 4. Personal Tutorials - Target
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 5.Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 5.Personal Tutorials - Target
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 6. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 6. Personal Tutorials - Target
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 7. Group tutorials
HALF TERM
WEEK 5. Group tutorials - Student services video WEEK 6. Group tutorials WEEK 7. Group tutorials WEEK 8. Group tutorials HALF TERM
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
FEB/MAR 10
APR/MAY 10
JUN/JUL 10
WEEK 1. Group Tutorials - Career &
WEEK 1. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 1. End of year progress review
Educational options review
setting interviews
WEEK 2. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 2. Personal Tutorials - Target
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 3. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 3. Personal Tutorials - Target
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 5.End of year progress review
WEEK 4. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 4. Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 6. End of year progress review
setting interviews
setting interviews
WEEK 5. End of term reviews
WEEK 5.Personal Tutorials - Target
WEEK 6. End of term reviews EASTER HOLIDAY
setting interviews WEEK 6. Personal Tutorials - Target setting interviews HALF TERM
WEEK 2. End of year progress review WEEK 3. End of year progress review WEEK 4. End of year progress review
SUMMER HOLIDAY
THE QUALIFICATION Edexcel BTEC National Diplomas provide: A nationally recognised qualification with detailed standards for centres, students and employers.Guidance to aid centres with their own quality assurance procedures. A focus on independent learning and practical knowledge and skills. A common core of study with related pathways that can lead students into employment, professional or academic progression. A modular approach that allows the aspirations of different students to be met. Students may complete single units, several or complete programmes.
The Edexcel BTEC National Diploma
skills gained in different parts of the
ELEVEN SPECIALIST UNITS SUCH AS
in Media Production is designed to
programme.
Soundtrack Production for
meet the following aims;
To develop a range of skills and
To provide an educational
techniques, personal qualities and
foundation careers in the media
attitudes essential for successful
industry.
performance in working life.
To provide specialised studies
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
relevant to the vocations and
The course is made up of 18 units,
professions in which students
five core units and two specialist
are working or intend to seek
units that are compulsory and
employment.
eleven specialist units, which enable
To enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment. To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development. To develop student’s ability in media through effective use and combination of the knowledge and
Television and Film, Speech Package Production, Music Based Programming, Advertisement Production for Radio, Sound in Interactive Media, Introduction to Music Technology. You will attain grades in these modules as the course progresses so you are aware of your grades.
you to study particular areas in
ASSIGNMENT GRADING STRUCTURE
depth.
Each assignment and unit will
FIVE CORE UNITS Research Techniques, Pre-
be graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Production Techniques, Production
A pass is awarded for the
Management Project, Working to a
achievement of all outcomes against
Brief, Critical Approaches to Media.
specified assessment criteria. Merit
TWO MANDATORY UNITS Understanding the Sound Recording Industry and Audio Production Processes and Techniques.
and distinction grades are awarded for higher-level achievement. Please see following for a description of each assessment grading criteria.
PASS
presenting work in a coherent and
To achieve a pass the student must
appropriate format using vocational
meet all the requirements defined in
language fluently.
the criteria for each unit.
ASSIGNMENT GUIDANCE
MERIT
You must hand in assignments on
To achieve a merit, the student
or before the deadline shown on the
must; Review and respond to a
assignment. A pass is the highest
variety of information. Demonstrate
grade that can be awarded for work
skill and understanding through
handed in after the deadline date.
analysing and applying knowledge. Choose an appropriate format to present work coherently, using vocational language accurately.
If a student is aware of any problems which will prevent the assignment being handed in on or before the dead line this should be raised by
DISTINCTION
the student with the assessing tutor
To achieve a distinction, the student
and an extension to the deadline
must; Check validity in evaluating
date may be negotiated. A pass,
and responding appropriately to
merit or distinction is then awarded
a variety of work. Demonstrate
following the normal criteria.
skill and understanding through
If the assignment is handed in more
evaluating and synthesising
than one week after the deadline
knowledge and justifying
(including an extended deadline)
conclusions. Show an individual
a fail will be awarded for that
approach to structuring and
assignment.
TEACHING STAFF
PROGRAMME MANAGER - Paul Arnett
LECTURER - Kirsty Bougourd
LECTURER – Gillian McCartney
Paul specialises in film and video
Kirsty specialises in TV and video
Gillian specialises in all aspects of
production.
production and editing. She is the
sound design and production.
T: 01481 750200 ext 8852
Course Tutor for the First Year ND
T: 01481 750200 ext 8861
E: paula@gcfe.net
Media Film students.
E: gillianm@gcfe.net
T: 01481 750200 ext 8864 E: kirstyb@gcfe.net
LECTURER – Charlie Towers Charlie specialises in IT, with an
LECTURER – Nigel Edwards
emphasis on Mac related software.
Nigel specialises in media research,
T: 01481 750200 ext 8860
new media and advertising. He is
E: charliet@gcfe.net
the Course Leader for the ND Media Sound Course T: 01481 750200 ext 8863 E: nigele@gcfe.net LECTURER – Peter Root Peter specialises in digital graphics and interactive media. He is the Course Leader for the First Diploma Media Course T: 01481 750200 ext 8862 E: peterr@gcfe.net
LECTURER – Jon Ozanne Jon specialises in script writing, editing and advertising. T: 01481 750200 ext 8860 E: jono@gcfe.net
USEFUL RESOURCES
Palgrave Macmillan, 2004 SUGGESTED READING LIST
An Introduction to Film Studies, 3rd
The Animator’s Survival Kit Richard
Edition Nelmes J (editor) Routledge,
Williams
2003
The Animation Book Kit Laybourne
Video Production Handbook, 3rd
and John Canemaker
Edition Millerson G Focal Press,
Editing with Avid Roger
2001
Shufflebottom Focal Press -2001
Single Video Camera Production
ISBN 0240 51678 8
Musberger R Focal Press, 2002
The Crash Controversy: Censorship,
Film Production Management and
Campaigns and Film Reception
Coordination Patz D Butterworth-
Barker M, Arthurs J, and
Heinneman, 2002
Harindranath R Wallflower Press, 2001 Film Art: An Introduction, 4th Edition Bordwell D and Thompson K McGraw-Hill Inc, 1993
The Print and Production Manual Peacock J PIRA International, 1998 The Guerrilla Film Makers Handbook Jones C and Joliffe G Continuum, 2007
Shocking Entertainment: Viewer Response to Violent Movies Hill A
The Documentary Idea Ellis J. C
John LIbbey Media, 1997
Prentice Hall, 1989
Introduction to Film Lacey N
USEFUL RESOURCES
Practical DV Film Making Evans R
Media Studies Price S Focal Press,
The Art and Science of
Focal Press, 2002
1993
Screenwriting Parker P Intellect,
User’s Guide to Copyright Flint A
The Media Students Book Stafford
Butterworths, 1997
Roy Routledge, 2000
The Visual Story Block B Focal
An Introduction to Film Studies
Press, 2001
Nelmes Jill Routledge 1999
Filming on a Microbudget Hardy P
Media Research Techniques Berger
Pocket Essentials
A Sage Publications, 1991
Research for Media Production, 2nd
Sound Recording & Reproduction
Edition Chater K Focal Press,2001
Edition 3 Alkin G Ed Focal Press,
Directing the Documentary Rabiger
1997
M Focal Press, 1997
Production Management for Film &
Directing the Corporate Video
Video Gates R Focal Press
Diazzo Focal Press, 1992
Effective Presentation Jay A BIM,
An Introductory History of British
1987
Broadcasting Crisell A Routledge,
Documentary Barnouw E Oxford Press 1992 Directing Documentary Rabiger M Focal Press 1997 Web Design: Flash Sites (Icons) Taschen Jun 2006 Art of the Digital Age Thames & Hudson Ltd Jul 2006
From Script to Screen Croton G BBC Training Manuals, 1986 The Way to Write for TV Paice E Elm Tree Books, 1987
1999 Art of the Electronic Age Popper F Thames & Hudson, 1997 Underground Film, A Critical History Tyler P Da Capo Press, 1995 Documentary Barnouw E Oxford University Press, 1992
1997
USEFUL WEBSITES FILMS, ANIMATION, MOVING IMAGE bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/
GRAPHICS
GENERAL MEDIA
dafont.com
digitalartsonline.co.uk
impawards.com
computerarts.co.uk
animation
TUTORIALS & TRAINING
jerwoodmovingimage.org
avid.co.uk
animateprojects.org
apple.com/finalcutstudio/tutorials/
mtv.co.uk
Final Cut Pro
filmeducation.co.uk
kenstone.net Final Cut Pro
britmovie.co.uk
nikondigitutor.com/eng/d60/index.
imdb.com
shtml Nikon D60
bbcfootage.com
kirupa.com Adobe Flash tutorials
ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
and forum
apple.com/trailers/
creativecow.net Tutorials and forum
bva.org.uk
for variety of software
bfi.org.uk
adobe.com/support/
britfilms.com kk.org/truefilms/ tv-ark.org.uk shootingpeople.org/account/auth. php
MUSIC & SOUND synthzone.com prs.co.uk sounddogs.com/start.asp
thefwa.com englishandmedia.co.uk bbc.co.uk/writersroom broadcastnow.co.uk skillset.org guardian.co.uk/media
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