Technique and Expression 1: Image and Light (5 cr)

Objective

The student has a broad knowledge of camera equipment and knows how to use them appropriately. The student can make a shooting plan and execute it based on the plan. The student knows the basics of narrating with images, and planning of visual storytelling. They know the basics of composition and visual language. The student is familiar with lighting equipment and knows how to use it to implement different lighting solutions in shooting situations.
The student knows different professional functions in a production, can work in different professional roles in practical shooting projects, and can apply the skills learned in practice. They can critically evaluate their own and others' work in filming and lighting and give constructive feedback. The student can integrate the principles of sustainable production practices into filming situations, minimising environmental impact and resource consumption. They are familiar with risk management and can comply with safety regulations and practices in filming situations.

Content

- knowledge and use of professional medium-weight camera and photographic equipment
- image and lighting design for different production situations
- cinematic narration and visual language
- principles of sustainable production
- safety at work during filming
- teamwork skills and professional roles

Location and time

4.4.-14.5.2025

Materials

Blair Brown : Cinematography

Teaching methods

Contact teaching,
Distance learning ( flexible learning through recorded lectures )
Assignments
Practical exercises in small groups

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

None

International connections

None

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Contact teaching: 43 hours

Practise in small groups 19 hours

Individual assigments 32 hours

Reading assigments: Blain Brown, Cinematography, 225 pages, 32 hours

Content scheduling

Refer to OMA workspace

Further information

The right to alterations is to be held

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student participates satisfactorily in class. The student can use medium-weight audiovisual production tools under supervision. The student can satisfactorily plan an audiovisual project. The student knows specific characteristics of the safe use of medium-weight equipment, the principles of sustainable production methods, teamwork skills and professional roles.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student participates well in the classroom. The student knows how to use medium-weight audiovisual production equipment. The student knows how to plan an audiovisual project. The student knows specific characteristics of the safe use of medium-weight equipment, the principles of sustainable production methods, teamwork skills and professional roles.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an excellent attendance record. The student is able to use medium-weight equipment for audiovisual production independently and in an appropriate manner. The student is able to plan an audiovisual project in a versatile way. The student has a good knowledge of the specific features of the safe use of medium-weight equipment, the principles of sustainable production methods, teamwork skills and professional roles.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student participates satisfactorily in class. The student can use medium-weight audiovisual production tools under supervision. The student can satisfactorily plan an audiovisual project. The student knows specific characteristics of the safe use of medium-weight equipment, the principles of sustainable production methods, teamwork skills and professional roles.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance requirement 100 %
Continuous activity assessment in contact teaching
Independent learning assignment
Small group practical assigment