Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Practice-based insight about cinematographer's crucial tools, methods and working processes.

Deepening the understanding of the professional terms in English.

 

Credits: 1

Schedule: 18.09.2020 - 18.09.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jonathan Harvey, Rauno Ronkainen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jonathan Harvey, Rauno Ronkainen

Contact information for the course (valid 17.08.2020-21.12.2112):

Lecturer in Cinematography: Harvey Jonathan jonathan.harvey@aalto.fi

tel. +358 50 3011483


CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Tasks and questions will be delivered via e-mail and they are based on the book: Paul Wheeler, Practical Cinematography (Second Edition, Focal Press 2005). Study week is meant for reading the book, answering and analyzing the questions. Student’s answers will be talked over in common feedback day together with other students and the teacher.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    There are some changes in this course during this year since students in cinematography have already executed the official & mandatory part of this course - as book exam abot book Practical Cinematography..

    In order to collect yearly amount of credits, we arrange this course under the title:

    Elokuvaajan Biografia ELO-C4013, 2 cr.

    Yet, this is NOT mandatory part of studies of students in cinematography. SO, if you need to collect these 2 credits, this is your opportunity.

    You can choose to write in Finish or in English.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Pass – fail

    Independent work according the given questions, own analysis and writing and also mutual feedback.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    1 cr.

    Student’s independent work 20 h, feedback session 7 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Paul Wheeler: Practical Cinematography (Second Edition, Focal Press 2005)

  • Applies in this implementation:

    ELOKUVAAJAN BIOGRAFIA

    CINEMATOGRAPHER’S BIOGRAPHY

     

    Tutustu kirjaan MASTERS of LIGHT ja valitse kirjan elokuvaajista yksi, josta teet biografian (biografia = elämänkerta, elämä, elämäntarina) TAI valitse joku kuvaaja, jonka työtä olet seurannut / jonka elokuvaamisesta olet kiinnostunut.

    Tee selvitys kyseisen kuvaajan urasta, näkemyksestä elokuvaukseen, hänestä julkaistuista kirjallisuudesta / artikkeleista sekä avaa lyhyesti hänen uran tärkeimpiä teoksia ja niiden merkitystä elokuvauksen näkökulmasta.

    Käytä lähteinä muitakin teoksia ja merkitse ja mainitse lähteet oman tekstisi yhteydessä viitteiden ja lähdeluettelon muodossa.

    Tekstin mukaan tulee liittää valokuvia kuvaajasta ja valitsemista elokuvista, joita käsittelet tekstissä erikseen. 

     

    Koko biografian maksimipituus 10 sivua.

    Tehtävä täydentää kurssia Practical Cinematography, ELO-C4013 (2 op.).

     

    Palauta tehtävä lähettämällä viimeistelty esitys elokuvauksen lehtorille, Jonathan Harvey 

    jonathan.harvey@aalto.fi

    Otsikoi tehtävä ja sähköposti: Elokuvaajan Biografia ELO-C4013 / oma nimesi

     


Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    NONE

Registration for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The order of priority for admitting students to courses at Aalto ARTS 1.1.2018 onwards (approved by The Committee of Arts, Design and Architecture on 10.10.2017)

    The order of priority is as follows:

    1. students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have scheduled it for the current academic year in their personal study plan (HOPS);
    2. exchange students for whom the course is a part of his/her officially approved learning agreement and scheduled to be taken during the current semester;
    3. students for whom the course is compulsory for their major/programme and who have not completed it yet;
    4. students, for whom the course is part of his/her major s or programme s alternative studies and has been scheduled in the student's PSP (HOPS) for the current academic year
    5. students, for whom the course is part of his/her major s or programme s alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
    6. students for whom the course is compulsory for their minor;
    7. students, for whom the course is part of his/her minor subject s alternative studies and who have not completed the requisite number of credits for alternative studies yet;
    8. students who have applied for the course through a student mobility scheme (internal mobility within Aalto University, flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.);
    9. other students.

     

    Courses that are intended to be multidisciplinary (e.g. UWAS courses) may apply an order of priority based on the learning outcomes of the course, while bearing in mind the university obligation of enabling students to complete their degrees within the normative duration of study set for the degree. The order of priority does not apply to courses organised by the Centre for General Studies or doctoral courses.

    This decision on the order of priority does not influence the right of the teacher to define prerequisites for the course.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Student's own independent work.


FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Minimum amount of students 2.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Student's own independent work.


Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Valmiit tehtävät palautetaan 18.9.2020 klo. 17.00 mennessä.

    Finished tasks: return at 18th of September 2020 till 17.00.


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