| CODE | LIA5024 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Audio-Visual Archiving | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Library Information and Archive Sciences | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The aim of this study-unit is to introduce participants to the theoretical basis and practical approaches of audio-visual archiving. While the general principles of archival theory and practice apply for whatever form or medium, audio-visuals do present creators with challenging decisions in terms of creation, preservation, accessibility and Intellectual Property Rights. The unit will start with the theoretical basis and will also include visits to a number of audio-visual creating institutions. Study-Unit Aims: The main aim of this study-unit is to introduce students to the concepts of audio-visual archiving, its challenges and evolving approaches. Students will become familiar with the different formats, the emerging technology to preserve such material and the changing perspectives towards digital disruption. Participants are expected to attend the visits and take active participation and note similarities and differences between the set-ups, facilities, services and holdings of the audio-visual infrastructures visited. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Outline the challenges in creating audio-visual archival content; - Explain the way audio-visual holdings are managed and preserved; - Distinguish between the different audio-visual domains; - Demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with audio-visual archiving projects and initiatives in Malta and abroad; - Identify sustainable methods for the upkeep of audio-visual holdings; - Contrast different approaches applied by established audio-visual repositories; - Outline conceptual strategies for hybrid audio-visual holdings. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify the intrinsic components of audio-visual holdings and projects; - Assess the different approaches necessary in managing different types of audio-visual archives; - Carry out basic preservation, cataloging and management tasks in audio-visual archiving projects; - Design strategies, projects and work-flow documents for the management of audio-visual archives; - Develop negotiating skills as intermediaries between policy makers and creators/owners of audio-visual archive content. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Farrugia, C. & Ellis, I. (2016). Images, Context and Structure: the Richard Ellis Archive (Malta) revisited. - International Federation of Film Archives. (Latest Standards available at the time of the module delivery). https://www.fiafnet.org/pages/E-Resources/Cataloguing-Documentation-Commission-Resources.html - Lusenet, Y., & Wintermans, V. (2007). Preserving the Digital Heritage: Principles and Policies. Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO, 2007. Nationale UNESCO-Commissie, and European Commission on Preservation Access. Print. - Sant, T. (2016). Remembering Rediffusion in Malta: a history without future? Midsea Publishing. - Staresina, Emily. (2006). Audiovisual Archiving and the World of Tomorrow: Explorations into Accreditation and Certification. Moving Image 6(1), 102-110. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/197731 Supplementary Readings: - Archives Portal Europe. www.archivesportaleurope.eu. - Farrugia, C. (2019). Maltese Archives … my choice. Miller Publishing. The online component focusing on audio-visuals is available online at https://www.mychoice.website/ - My House of European History. https://my-european-history.ep.eu/myhouse/timeline. - National Archives of Malta. Gozo Album. https://gozoalbum.gov.mt/gozoalbum/homepage/. - National Archives of Malta. Memorja Portal. www.memorja.com |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Group Learning, Lectures and Project | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Charles Farrugia |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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