Fundamentals of Cinematic Storytelling (5 cr)
Code: KM00ES18-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.05.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
14.09.2022 - 30.09.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Media, Design and Conservation
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 20
Degree programmes
- Design
Teachers
- Jaakko Ruuttunen
Teacher in charge
Jaakko Ruuttunen
Groups
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KXE21S1LGVisual Communication Design – Motion Graphics
Objective
Students master the essential theories, tools and work processes of cinematic storytelling.
Content
- Fundamentals of cinematic storytelling
- Theories of editing
- Shooting video with a digital camcorder
- Moving image editing
- File and distribution formats
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student is able to shoot and edit the video they are filming. They are able to combine video clips in succession into a narrative whole. They can adjust the color tones of a video image. The student is able to record, add and apply sounds to a video project and edit sound. The student is able to save a video project in a format suitable for the distribution channel.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is able to shoot, record and edit high-quality projects that apply the basics of film narration. They are able to master the use of the camcorder and able to shoot with it, taking into account the shooting situation and mode. The student is able to adjust the tones of the video image in a goal-oriented way. The student is able to record and process the recorded sound to suit their project. They are able to apply the means of film narration they have learned in their projects. The student is able to export a video project in the right format for the distribution channel.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to shoot, record and edit high-quality projects that apply the basics of film narration. They are able to master the use of the camcorder and are able to shoot a high quality image with it. The student knows the basics of color correction and definition and uses their skills to emphasize the mood. The student is able to design and implement an audio track that supports film narration. They are able to acquire new knowledge while implementing projects. The student is able to export video appropriately in different formats depending on the application.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student is able to shoot and edit the video they are filming. They are able to combine video clips in succession into a narrative whole. They can adjust the color tones of a video image. The student is able to record, add and apply sounds to a video project and edit sound. The student is able to save a video project in a format suitable for the distribution channel.