ZURb1222 Advanced technologies for journalists

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Filip Johánek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Uhlíř (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Lenka Waschková Císařová, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Boris Rafailov, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 18:00–19:40 Střižna 531
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZURb1116 Journalistic technological competence
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 8 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 9/8, only registered: 0/8, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/8
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will learn and expand the technical fundamentals of audio and video recording and processing. In this practically oriented course, students will learn how to operate the equipment used to capture audiovisual material, select appropriate equipment, combine it, and eliminate factors that degrade the quality of the recording. In addition, they will learn the basics and advanced options for editing and processing material (format selection, software control, export, etc.). The main goal of the course is for students to acquire technical skills for the work of an editor, or a member of a small news crew, corresponding to current trends in journalism.
Learning outcomes
The student will learn to recognize the art forms and means of expression of individual digital genres. The student will be able to prepare video material for digital streaming, podcasting and other forms of visual distribution, including subsequent analysis. The student will be able to list the main themes of the subject matter taught and lead a professional discussion on them. Skills - practical and functional - the graduate of the course will master practical methods of working in applications designed for television and multimedia pre-production, production and analysis of digital material. The student will master key work in  compositing applications for advanced audiovisual production. The student will be able to practically configure and run a television virtual set for a small television studio. The student will thus have enhanced competences in the production of visual and audiovisual material and its preparation for subsequent analysis on the Internet using methods and applications evaluating viewer/viewer and user behaviour.
Syllabus
  • 1. introduction: introduction of the subject + determination of the level of competence + assignment of the task - survey (on Canon digital cameras)
  • 2. technology - introduction of AV equipment and software
  • 3. i) evaluation of the assignment - survey ii) audio without video - hardware: dictaphones, microphones, ports; software: Sound Forge import, export, voice over, equalizer, dynamics
  • 4. recording (camera + sound) + assignment (input 30-60 seconds)
  • 5. task evaluation + video output correction options in post-production
  • 6. basics of editing, advanced work with editing software (reportage + illustrative video) + audio assignment (1 minute voice over)
  • 7. evaluation of the audio assignment + audio post-production
  • 8. mobile journalism + mobile assignment (video from the field + editing directly on the mobile phone)
  • 9. evaluation of the assignment, studio recording
  • 10. ENG recording (field recording, live broadcast)
  • 11. studio exercise (cameras + lights + editing + sound)
  • 12. studio exercise (cameras + lights + editing + sound)
  • 13. studio exercise (cameras + lights + editing + sound)
  • 14. course evaluation with students, discussion
  • The different points of the syllabus are permeable depending on the actual practical tasks we will be involved in during the course. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Literature
  • BLÁHA, Ivo. Zvuková dramaturgie audiovizuálního díla. 3. upravené vydání. Praha: Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2014, 153 stran. ISBN 9788073313036. info
  • VIERS, Ric. The location sound bible : how to record professional dialogue for film and TV. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2012, xv, 354. ISBN 9781615931200. info
  • VLACHÝ, Václav. Praxe zvukové techniky. 3., aktualiz. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Muzikus, 2008, 297 s. ISBN 9788086253466. URL info
Teaching methods
The course is designed as a seminar. The students will perform mainly practical exercises in cooperation with the teachers. In addition, they will work independently on assigned tasks.
Assessment methods
Attendance and active participation in seminars is required (max. 2 unexcused absences, in case of a third absence it is necessary to prepare a substitute assignment). Preparation and submission of 4 partial assignments.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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