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

Ability to experience and develop artistic thinking, methods - explore and challenge conventional concepts of cinematography and production design.
 

Credits: 2

Schedule: 25.01.2021 - 05.02.2021

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

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

Contact information for the course (valid 21.12.2020-21.12.2112):

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

&

Production Design

Maja Anu anu.maja@aalto.fi

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:

    Research based approach for conventional concepts that are challenged by different methods and rehearsals during intense workshop in challenging circumstances. 

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Latest Covid restrictions will mean that we can't arrange this course in the Studio and in "Dead man's Hut" since in these circumstances we can't guarantee the safety distances and efficient enough learning environment.

    At the moment location scout is scouting a new location and our aim is to organise this course in bigger space.

    Me and teacher in PD are working with the new content right now but anyway the content is related to the architecture, light, space and time. Students will make short rehearsals and make experiments with camera movements, presence of the camera, relationship of the subjective and objective camera, modified vs. unmodified environment AND effect of the light in chosen places.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Pass – failed

    Evaluation criteria based on student’s crew and own reflection about their co-operation skills and students own share of co-operation. Student’s own progress evaluated during different stages of the workshop and in common feed-back session at the end of the workshop.

    Common screenings, lectures and feed-back.

    Possibility for extra credits according the working diary.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Intensive course. Might include working during evenings and weekends.

    2 - 10 cr. Depending on the student's individual participation and role in a team.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

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

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    BA in audio-visual arts or equivalent work experience.

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Minimum amount of participants 4.

    Participating to the opening day of the workshop is mandatory.

  • Applies in this implementation:

    Warm outdoor clothing and headlight required!

Details on the schedule
  • Applies in this implementation:

    Schedule will be released when we have a confirmation about the location.

    Studies may require working during the evening / early night time.