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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the course, some film samples about its content and discussion. |
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2) |
Introduction to the terms of cinema, TV and video. |
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3) |
Camera: Basic information on camera equipments, viewing angles, movements/narrative use of the camera. |
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4) |
Staging: Open/Close form, lenses, frame organization, acting. |
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5) |
Light: Basic information on the Light equipments, the narrative use of light. |
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6) |
Sound: Basic sound equipments, dialogue, sound effects, music, the narrative use of sound. |
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7) |
Screenwriting: Basic rules and terms of screenwriting. |
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8) |
Editing: Narrative usage of editing. History and theory of editing, basic linear and nonlinear editing tools. |
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9) |
Color: The narrative use of color. Different examples of color usage in different genres. |
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10) |
Narrative and critical means of the medium. Reading a film and its methods. |
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11) |
Oral presentation of the papers about film analysis. |
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12) |
Advanced editing practice. |
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13) |
Screenwriting process for the final projects. |
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14) |
Shooting the final projects. |
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Course Notes: |
1. Chion, M.(1994). Audio-vision : sound on screen. New York: Columbia University Press.
2. LoBrutto, V. (2005). Becoming film literate: the art and craft of motion pictures. Westport, Conn: Praeger.
3. Wheeler, P. (2001). Digital cinematography. Oxford, England Boston, MA: Focal Press.
Reading excerpts will be assigned at the beginning of the semester. |
References: |
1. Crittenden, R. (1995). Film and video editing. London New York: Blueprint, an imprint of Chapman & Hall.
2. Dancyger, K. (2011). The technique of film and video editing history, theory, and practice. Burlington, MA: Elsevier/Focal Press.
3. Long, B. & Schenk, S. (2002). The digital filmmaking handbook. Hingham, Mass: Charles River Media.
4. McKee, R. (1999). Story : substance, structure, style, and the principles of screenwriting. London: Methuen.
5. Wheeler, P. (2005). Practical cinematography. Oxford Boston: Elsevier/Focal Press. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. |
5 |
2) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. |
2 |
3) |
Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. |
3 |
4) |
Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. |
1 |
5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
5 |
6) |
Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. |
5 |
7) |
Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. |
1 |
8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
4 |
9) |
Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. |
5 |
10) |
Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. |
1 |
11) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. |
3 |
12) |
Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. |
4 |
13) |
Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. |
4 |
14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
4 |