Fundamentals of Cinematography, Editing and Sound (5 cr)

Objective

The students know the physical basis of sound and image recording. They know the fundamentals of lighting and cinematographic storytelling and the narrative roles of sound. The students know how to observe sound and image from technological and narrative point of view. The students can use an image processing program and basic camera and sound equipment. The students can edit a short shot sequence and master the workflow of image and sound material from shooting phase to editing, sound post-production and release print. The students know key working environments and job descriptions in typical audiovisual productions.

Content

- The physical basis of image and sound.
- Principles of observing image and sound.
- Fundamentals of sound, image and editing.
- Fundamentals of image and sound expression.
- Fundamentals of sound and image editing.
- Fundamentals of image composition and planning.
- Fundamentals of video technology.
- File forms and recording formats.
- Common working environments and job descriptions in audiovisual productions.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have acceptable participation in class and complete the assignments to a satisfactory standard. They can use graphics software and basic camera and sound equipment to a satisfactory standard. They acquainted with the workflow from shooting to editing, sound post-production, and to release print. They know the key work environments in audiovisual productions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to a good standard. They can use graphics software and basic camera and sound equipment to a good standard. They know the workflow from shooting to editing, sound post-production, and to release print. They are able to work in the key work environments in audiovisual productions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students actively participate in class and complete the assignments to an excellent standard. They can use graphics software and basic camera and sound equipment to an excellent standard. They master the workflow from shooting to editing, sound post-production, and to release print. They are able to work independently in the key work environments in audiovisual productions.