Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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

Learn to understand and analyse how cinematography effects to drama and how it is related to the film’s impact. Getting to know the tradition and profession of cinema analytically.

Experience of using an academic reference list of source information.

Credits: 4

Schedule: 08.02.2021 - 19.02.2021

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

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rauno Ronkainen

Contact information for the course (valid 16.12.2020-21.12.2112):

Rauno Ronkainen F.S.C.
Professor in Cinematography
Aalto University
Helsinki Film School
rauno.ronkainen@aalto.fi
+358 50 4106151 

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:

    Extract the film's visual narrative in terms of photography and the use of light, into a written form

    In the analysis, look at a) the film as a whole, b) two scenes of your choice from the point of view of the cinematographer and c) extract a scene where there is a different visual approach to the other scenes in the film.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Few on-line meetings + student's own work + student's own presentations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Pass – failed

    The analysis will be presented to everyone on the day of release or as an attachment to the lecturer / professor via email.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    4 – 6 cr. Depending the quality and width of the analysis.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Course material will be delivered at the beginning of the course.

    Participants will choose the analysed film by themselves.

    Source material eg dvd, dvd extras, internet, books and own contribution to the analysis.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Course materials will be delivered by e-mail to the registered students.

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    BA in audio-visual arts or equivalent work experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Minimum amount of participants 2.

    Participating to the opening day of the workshop is mandatory.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Finalised documents deadline is at 5.3.2021.

    Student's presentations and feedback is at 12th of March.

Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Finalised documents deadline is at 5.3.2021.

    Student's presentations and feedback is at 12th of March.