Underwater Film/Photography

with Triton Scuba

Hand-In

Friday 23rd March 2016 by 3pm CT Admin Office

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All module handbooks, examples, resources

An exciting and challenging opportunity for students to learn from some of the best instructors in the industry.

Underwater film and photography is fast becoming a key skill in the film/media industry.

The first stage of the module will be to gain your PADI certificate.

This Unit is designed for students with no previous diving qualifications. It provides an introductory, basic diving unit to attain a PADI Open Water diving certificate.

Building on these skills the unit then teaches film and photography students the theory and practice of underwater film production and photography, a growth area and one that offers career opportunities.

The programme will provide them with an appreciation of the differences and complexities of working within the underwater environment and the opportunity to put new found skills and ideas into practice

Looking at:The size and scope of the media diving industry, legislation (risk management, diving project plans), planning and organisation of dives, detailed look at cameras, housings and accessories, film and photography theory, exposure/colour correction, confined water training, open water training dives.

The assessment part of the course will be to produce a portfolio of work in groups.This could take the shape of a film or series of photographs.

Students will also be required to keep a journal (blog) that plots the progress of their work and understanding from the start of the module. This will also include behind the scenes footage, research and development of their final piece of work.

LearningOutcomesin Handbook

Underwater Filming & Media

CT5 DIVEA

ABSTRACTThis Unit is designed for students with no previous diving qualifications. It provides an introductory, basic diving unit to attain a PADI Open Water diving certificate. Building on these skills the unit then teaches film and photography students the theory and practice of underwater film production and photography, a growth area and one that offers career opportunities. The programme will provide them with an appreciation of the differences and complexities of working within the underwater environment and the opportunity to put new found skills and ideas into practice.

AIMS

1. To teach students the foundational knowledge and skills they need to dive using open circuit self contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA), with a buddy and independent of supervision.

2. To ensure students are capable of organising, planning and conducting no-decompression diving activities within their level of experience.

3. To introduce film and photography students to the theory and practice of working underwater.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the operation and use of SCUBA diving equipment.

2. Display proficiency in basic diving safety and rescue procedures.

3. Apply the physical and physiological principles of diving.

4. Plan, organise and conduct safe diving activities appropriate to the circumstances

5. Use decompression tables and procedures for no decompression diving correctly.

6. Describe and explain the main features of HSE legislation, Risk Assessment, Project Reports and the conduct of a diving project, within the Media Approved Codes of Practice.

7. Use and explain a range of techniques used in underwater film production and photography:

8. Plan and undertake a series of dives and produce a short underwater film or photography portfolio based on specific subject areas

SYLLABUS

1. Diving Theory and Physiology2. Diving equipment3. Practical Diving skills4. HSE legislation and Approved Codes of Practice (Media)5. Underwater cameras and housings including care and maintenance6. Planning, organization, production of assessed project work and management7. Diver supervision and Underwater communication8. Principles of underwater lighting9. Principles of filming underwater, including composition, sequence and shots, camera moves10.Principles of underwater stills photography

Marking Sheet

UNDERWATER FILMING & MEDIA ASSESSMENT 2015/16

NAME -

PORTFOLIO OF WORK - FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY (40%)Have these all been completed to a professional standard in terms of Quality / Narrative / Theme / Editing / Composition / Flow

PRESENTATION (10%) - Is the final presentation of the film or portfolio of photographs in a professional standard? Relevance / Advertising - online & offline / Display options and professional presentation of work / think about your audience. Opening/Closing credits etc

BLOG (20%) - Is the Production / Ideas Process clear? / Screengrabs (video and/or still) / Idea Process / Credits for inspiration / Research / Production & Processes / Behind the scenes / Planning /Editing / Subject Analysis / Software Use. Use of blog to present the above effectively.

Understanding Application of Filming Techniques in the Underwater Environment (30%)Knowledge Review / Application of Knowledge (group score).

OVERALL MARK

Claire Sambrook / Ben Thompson / David Jones 2015

UNDERWATER FILMING & MEDIA ASSESSMENT 2015/16

PORTFOLIO OF WORK - FILM/PHOTOGRAPHY (40%)Have these all been completed to a professional standard? Marked on:Quality / Narrative / Theme / Editing / Composition / Flow

5 Min Max - Film | 10 Photographs

UNDERWATER FILMING & MEDIA ASSESSMENT 2015/16

PRESENTATION (10%)- Is the final presentation of the film or portfolio of photographs a professional standard?

Marked on:

Relevance / Advertising - online & offline / Display options and professional presentation of work - think about your audience / Opening & closing credits etc

UNDERWATER FILMING & MEDIA ASSESSMENT 2015/16

BLOG (20%) - Is the Production & Ideas Process clear?

Marked on:

Screengrabs (video and/or still) / Idea Process / Credits for inspiration / Research / Production & Processes / Behind the scenes / Planning /Editing / Subject Analysis / Software Use.

Use of blog to present the above effectively.

UNDERWATER FILMING & MEDIA ASSESSMENT 2015/16

Understanding Application of Filming Techniques in the Underwater Environment (30%)

Knowledge Review / Application of Knowledge (Group Work)

A blog simply lets you post stories, research, key information about your journey on this unit. At the end of the unit you have to present a film or photographic portfolio. You are required to use the blog to document this. Your ideas, processes and work in progress. A blog allows you to upload photos, sound, videos and some of the options below also work via mobile. You can also create pages to separate your work into e.g. Research | Development | Dives | Final Film or Photographs

To start your own blog for the unit you can use: Tumblr - www.tumblr.comWordpress - http://wordpress.com/Blogger - www.blogger.com

UNDERWATER MEDIA MODULE - STUDENT WORK 2014/15

Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD8zRZZyP98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Hmyl0lcKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNqLiSs-A4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctd08dFhCcM

Blogs

http://belowthecrystalline.blogspot.co.uk/

http://amyunderwater.tumblr.com/

http://underwaterromans.tumblr.com/

http://sebdiving.tumblr.com/

http://myunderwaterexperience.tumblr.com/

https://dannysdivingblog.wordpress.com/

https://iwanttomakeunderwaterfilms.wordpress.com/

http://jemmalaurendavis.blogspot.co.uk/

Behind the scenesand screenshots

of editing

http://marine.camera/

http://www.saraputt.co.uk/

Research people working in this industry - examples of work.

Research, document and present your work.

Think of all the opportunities you have to do this.

Look around for inspiration - research areas of underwater media industry - tips, techniques, equipment.

HOW TO APPLY If you want to register for Scuba Diving as an option, please contact your faculty or department administration office initially and let them know. Once you have done that you need to pop along and see us at the Triton Scuba Dive Centre. Be sure to book early as not surprisingly, these courses are very popular. Don’t forget to bring along your certification card and log book when you book if you have previous training.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Once you have completed a course with us you become eligible for a whole range of discounts; everything from equipment in the shop, to cut price deals on kit hire and boat trips.

HOW TO FIND US

We are conveniently located in Highland Road, Southsea, about 1 1/2 miles from the University and adjacent to Albert Road. If you are coming from town get onto Albert Road and keep going until you get to the Festing Pub (at the end of Festing Road). Go about 400 metres further, past the cemetery and we are on the left

BUSES

If you are using public transport you can hop onto bus routes: 1C, 6, 18 and 16.

During the second weekend you get the opportunity to put theory into practice and go diving. During this component of the course you will have the opportunity to produce a piece of assessed work For those who are undertaking photography this will consist of the production of an underwater portfolio on a subject to be determined. This may involve wide angle or macro images and subject matter interpretation will be up to you. For those concentrating on film you will produce a story board and short production on subject matter that will be allocated. Again, interpretation of the subject matter will be up to. On successful completion of all elements of the programme you will be awarded the unique PADI Distinctive Speciality rating as a Underwater Filming and Media diver.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement for this course is PADI Open Water, although it is recommended that students are qualified to PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent from another certifying agency. We are not teaching you how to dive during this course and you are expected to be confident and current underwater. Therefore you will need to have proof that you have been diving within at least 2 months prior to the start of the course.

COSTS The total cost of this course, including all equipment hire, dive site entrance fees, transport, materials and certification is £349. A deposit of £100 is required to book and secure your place.

TRITON SCUBA 161-165 Highland Road Southsea Hampshire PO4 9EY (023) 92 838773 info@tritonscuba.co.uk www.Tritonscuba.co.uk Mon-Sun

SCUBA DIVING AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH PADI Open Water

+ Underwater Filming and

Media

UNDERWATER FILMING AND MEDIA The Underwater Filming and Media programme is a unique qualification that has been written by Triton Scuba specifically for University of Portsmouth students. It is designed to give students an insight into the world of filming and photography underwater. It will cover the theory and practices of underwater film production and photography, examine the differences and complexities of working in the underwater environment, understand the equipment, and give you the opportunity to put new found skills to good use.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The course is run over two weekends; the first weekend you will cover the theory behind filming and photography underwater. We will also put you in the pool to practice using cameras in a controlled environment. It will also cover importance of understanding the limitations and restrictions of the environment The course is broken down into a number of modules covering a wide range of topics: Diving at Work Regulations Risk Assessment Cameras and housings Planning and management Lighting, composition, sequence. Stills photography and video

DIVING AS AN OPTION AT PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Yes, you can learn to Scuba Dive as an Option during your time here at Portsmouth … and you could gain credits in the process! Triton Scuba is your local PADI Training Centre and is approved by the HSE and the University to conduct PADI diving training. You may qualify for credits but can only do so by taking your training through an approved centre. Check with your faculty office for details.

THE PADI OPEN WATER DIVER The PADI Open Water Diver qualification is the most recognised diving certification in the World. As a qualified diver you can dive with a diver of similar, or higher qualification, whenever you want to. It is your ticket to a lifetime of adventure underwater and the starting block to a huge and diverse range of further diving qualifications and experiences.

COURSE OVERVIEW

At Triton Scuba our PADI Open Water courses are conducted over 2 weekends and a new course starts almost every weekend so you can choose a date to suit you. Learning to dive through a club system can take months, but at Triton Scuba we are flexible on dates, so if you miss a day through no fault of your own, you can always join another course. The course is broken down into a number of modules that make learning easy and fun. Before you come on the course you need to do a bit of home study, but we provide you with manuals, your own DVD’s and computer based learning packs that contain all the information you need to understand the

theory of diving. You study when it suits you meaning you won’t have to sit through a se-­ries of dreary lectures. Your training will be conducted at our award winning, PADI 5 Star Centre in Southsea. During the first weekend we will cover the theory side of life and all the pool work; essential before we take you into open water. We will confirm what you have learnt and fill in any gaps in your knowledge in the classroom then it’s time to get wet. Over the first two days you will spend six hours in the pool getting to grips with the equipment and techniques used in diving. Once the pool work has been completed and you have passed an easy multiple choice ex-am, you are fully prepared for the last 2 days of the course, where, in full diving equipment that is now familiar to you, you will complete your course by undertaking four open water dives. These will be either from our boat, or at an inland lake depending on the weather conditions. That’s all there is to it;; you’re ready to go diving and the start of an adven-ture of a lifetime.

COSTS The course price is £349 saving you £50 on normal prices. What do you get for this? Well all your training of course, but also: Free course materials including your own DVDs and manuals to keep, Free certification, Free PADI Waterproof Log Book, Free pool entry, Free equipment use, Free entry to dive sites, . A deposit of £100 is required at the time of booking; you can pay the balance when the course starts.

claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk

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David Jones