Fundamentals of Cinematography, Editing and Sound (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-excercices
-learning assignments

Location and time

31.8. - 12.10. Hämeentie 135

Learning materials and recommended literature

CInematography: Grammar of the shot

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Parts of course can be substituted by previously acquired skills

Internship and working life connections

None

Exam dates and retake possibilities

5. 10 Group A, 7.10. Group B

International connections

None

Student workload

WK 35
Tue KXC21_A, KXC21_B, Course start and construction, JS, KA, IV 9-11 Presentaatiosali
Wed Theory of Image JS 9-16 Presentaatiosali

WK 36
Tue Theory of Sound AK Projektio
Wed Theory of Editing KA Projektio

WK 37
Tue Sound in practise A IV Uusi Tuntematon
Wed Sound in practise A IV Uusi Tuntematon
Thu Sound in practise B IV Uusi Tuntematon
Fri Sound in practise B IV Uusi Tuntematon

WK 38
Tue Cinematography in practise A JS Uusi Tuntematon
Wed Cinematography in practise A JS Uusi Tuntematon
Thu Cinematography in practise B JS Uusi Tuntematon
Fri Cinematography in practise B JS Uusi Tuntematon

WK 39
Tue Editing in practise A KA Moviola
Wed Editing in practise A KA Moviola
Thu Editing in practise B KA Moviola
Fri Editing in practise B KA Moviola

WK 39
Tue Assigment A / Exam A / Equipment test A / Shooting A JS 9-10
Wed Editing and sound design A
Thu Assigment B / Exam B / Equipment test B / Shooting B JS 9-10
Fri Editing and sound design B

WK 40
Tue Presentation of films, course feedback JS, KA, IV

Content scheduling

None

Further information for students

None

Assessment methods and criteria

Participating to lectures min 100% , in case of sickness 20 % absence is approved, possible extra written assigments to cover absence
Evaluation and grading:
Class room activity 60%
group or individual assignments 20%
written assignments 20%

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.