University Work

University Work links:

www.staffs.ac.uk

I attended Staffordshire University to complete a BSc Joint Hons in Film Production Technology and Multimedia Computing. It seems that they don't offer my course any more, and that I am one of the last, if not the last, to complete this specific joint honours. It is a nice enough course and covers a lot of the basics in both skill sets. I have included a lot of my project work from all 3 years that I was at the university, and I must admit I am much better at the computing side of things then the film side. Where I can I will provide information about the module that I was taking and what was needed to complete it. A lot of these are examples of proof of concept rather then finished products.

Modules

Multiplatform Screenwriting File Type and Application

This project aims to develop new technologies to aid the development of scripts and screenplays for screenwriters. A lot of traditionally desktop applications have an online equivalent now, from Google Docs which simulates a lot of the Microsoft Office functionality to Pixlr which does photo editing online and for free. Social networking applications have become more popular, and the ability to broadcast yourself and your ideas is a huge part of the internet. This project will allow screenwriters to create and share their ideas with everyone like never before.

Database and Web Database Systems - CE00318-2

Assessment Details:

A CLASS TEST length .75 HOURS weighted at 50%. An ASSIGMT weighted at 50%.

A class-test 45 minutes weighted at 50% which will assess Learnings Outcomes 1 and 3. The test will be machines based and take place in normal class hours.
An assignment weighted at 50% which will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 4.

Indicative Content:

Distributed database design: Entity models, relational design, mapping designs to implementations, normalisation and de-normalisation.

Digital Image Production - CE00012-1

Assessment Details:

A PRACTICAL weighted at 50%. A REPORT length 1500 WORDS weighted at 50%.

Individual technical report (1,500 words) assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2
Practical design based assessment in the creation of still imagery which will assess learning outcome 3 & 4
Report 50%
Practical 50%

Indicative Content

1. To develop skills in graphics technology.

Web Design and Development - CE00301-1

Assessment Details:

An ASSIGMT length 2500 WORDS weighted at 100%.

Assignment (100%)

The assignment will be to devise, justify and realise a web site to fit the requirements agreed with your tutor. It is likely the topic be something like a travel agents application or car sales. The web site will be supported by a written report of 3,000 words.

This module will address:

Introduction to the internet
Web Standards - XHTML, and CSS
Web Page Editors

Scriptwriting for Technologists - CE00076-1

Assessment Details:

An ASSIGMT length 550 WORDS weighted at 30%. A 2NDASSIGMT weighted at 70%.

A 50 word outline and 500 word treatment for a five minute, short film (weighting 30%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 and 4.
A five page narrative script plus production script developed from the outline and treatment (weighting 70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1,2, 3 and 4.

Indicative Content:

Students will learn,
1. How to develop the basic narrative idea

Introduction to Software Development - CE00371-1

Assessment Details:

A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.

The lecture material and portfolio of practical work will be assessed by 100% in course phased tests assessing learning outcomes 1-3.

Indicative Content: