Study Guide

Objective

The students can execute a practice film project in school's production environment. They know the principles of film production and related activities. They know the fundamentals of cinematic storytelling and dramaturgy and are able to apply them in writing a screenplay for a short practice film. They can plan and execute a practice film project based on the screenplay. They know the professional roles of production crew members and are able to work in different roles. They know shooting location practices and division of work roles. The students can execute shooting, lighting and sound recording of the practice film with basic equipment. They can execute simple sound and image post-production process of the practice film. They know the basic principles of directing in practical shooting situations. The students can lead and organize both their own and their team's activities. The students recognize the special requirements of different professional roles in film production. They can gather information independently and act in a constructive manner during the production. They can analyze and assess the production as a whole and give feedback. The students know the key elements of work safety in audiovisual productions. They can prevent potentially hazardous situations and know how to act in a case of emergency.

Content

- The school's production environment.
- Writing a screenplay for practice film.
- Breakdown of the screenplay from both artistic and production point of view.
- Shooting, sound recording and editing of the practice film.
- Post-production of the practice film.
- Professional roles in film production.
- Production of the practice film.
- Working as a part of the production crew.
- Shooting location practices and the division of professional roles.
- Work safety.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and to reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge in order to contribute to the class.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.