Fiction Film 2 (15 ECTS)

Objective

The students are familiar with the production process of a short fiction film and can phase it from the point of view of different production crews. They work in responsible and assisting roles during different phases of the production. They are familiar with responsibilities of different members of the production crew and master teamwork skills. They can communicate in a production team and advance its activities. The students can execute the cinematography, lighting and field sound recording of a short fiction film. They can execute the image and sound editing as well as other required post-production work. The students are familiar with different short film release channels and understand the importance of release as a part of professional film production.

Content

- Communication with the actors and production team.
- Mastering and managing the production process.
- Organizing and communicating with the production crews.
- Shooting and sound recording of a short film.
- Image editing, color correction and graphics.
- Sound post-production.
- Teamwork skills.
- Scheduling and management of own work and the work of the crew.
- Opening night and the marketing and distribution plan.
- Developing and deepening of personal professional orientation.

Location and time

8.3.-4.5. 2020

Materials

CInematography and lightining: David Landau: Lightning for Cinematography

Teaching methods

Production meetings, professional field lectures, production of shorfilms

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

If shooting period is cancelled, the exam for cinematography and lightning students is from the book Lightning for CInematography in the end of the course. Exam for other professional fields are also possible.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Contact: 122 hours, mostly several lecturers together
Project: 280 hours, groupwork, independent work
Tasks: Production of 3-4 short films, different essays for diffrent studypaths

Content scheduling

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Further information

Detailed course schedule in OMA workspace front page

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

1-2 Sufficient = absences, shortages in tasks, passivity
3-4 Good = active presence, all tasks completed
5 Excellent = ability to bring new knowledge to the subject

Qualifications

Fiction Film 1 or similar competences.