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Objective

The students can break down key means of expression in cinematography, sound and editing from an existing film. The students are familiar with key theories of audiovisual storytelling and expression. They can do a small analysis of an audiovisual work. They know key theories of image and sound analysis. The students know theoretical principles of acoustics and understands the role of acoustics in different environments. The students know the process of cinematography, sound and editing from pre-production to production and post-production and deepen their understanding in accordance with their personal professional orientation.

The students can shoot, light and record sound with different equipment and take into account the requirements of different shooting situations. They can plan shooting, editing and sound work. They can break down the script from the point of view of image and sound. They know the fundamentals of budgeting and can estimate the needed equipment in relation of the entire production. They can work as a part of the camera and sound crew. They can do image editing and execute the post-production process of image and sound. They master the image and sound expression and can apply their skills in productions. They can present the key ideas of their image and sound scheme to others. The students can execute a practice project in their respective professional roles as cinematographer, editor, sound engineer or sound designer.

Content

- Camera technique and lighting.
- Sound technique and sound recording.
- Breakdown of script from the point of view of cinematography and sound.
- Composing image, light and sound plan.
- Calculating equipment budget.
- Activities and directing of camera and sound crew.
- Cooperation and communication with representatives of other professional fields.
- Using editing software.
- Theories, concepts and working methods in editing.
- Image editing and image post-production.
- Theories, concepts and working methods in sound post-production.
- Dramaturgy from the point of view of editing and sound post-production.
- Image and sound expression and analysis.
- Fundamentals of acoustics.
- Fundamentals of multi-channel sound.
- Deepening and developing of personal professional orientation.

Location and time

13.-15. 5 2020 ( Analysis )
27.8 - 23.10. ( Cinematography, editing, sound and coworking )

Materials

Blair Brown:Cinematography

Teaching methods

Lectures, practical exercises

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Contact: 90 hours
Tasks: 309 hours

Content scheduling

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Sufficient ( 1- 2 )
Presence in lectures, executing tasks, shortcomings in tasks

Good ( 3-4 )
Active presence in lectures, ability to adapt learnings

Excellent ( 5 )
Active presence in lectures, ability to adapt and reflect learnings, develop based executing of tasks, ability to bring new knowledge to lectures