Fundamentals of Cinematic TechniquesLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Cinematography and Editing:
Students know the physical factors that affect image recording. Students know the fundamentals of visual storytelling and lighting and they are able to use the basic camera equipment. Students are able to edit a short shot sequence and master the workflow of audio and video material from the shoot to editing, sound post-processing and the making of a screening copy.
Sound Design and Production:
Students know the physical basis of sound. They know how to observe and analyze audio and video from technical and expressive perspectives. Students know the basic equipment of sound production and the main working environments. They understand the role of audio expression in storytelling.
Students know the job descriptions and main recording situations in media productions and are able to assess the factors that affect sound recording.
Students master the fundamentals of sound editing.

Content

Cinematography and Editing:
- Fundamentals of image recording
- Fundamentals of video engineering
- File and recording formats
- Fundamentals of shot composition
- Fundamentals of shot design
- Work environments of cinematography and editing
- Fundamentals of lighting
- Fundamentals of editing
- Fundamental editing techniques
- Video editing workflow
Sound Design and Production:
- Physical basis of sound
- Fundamentals of sound observation
- Fundamentals of sound engineering
- Work environments of sound production
- Fundamentals of audio expression
- Fundamentals of sound editing
- Audio production workflow

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.