ELO-E1544 - Documentary Cinematography 2, Lecture, 28.2.2022-11.3.2022

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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

Students will deepen their knowledge about technical equipment and how to adapt it to different filming circumstances and needs for documentary filmmaking. Students will also improve their skills for understanding the relationship of technical solutions and scheduling, demands of working conditions and content of the film.

Credits: 4

Schedule: 28.02.2022 - 11.03.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arturo Delgado Pereira, Rauno Ronkainen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Students will gain knowledge of different camera-, grip- and lighting equipment solutions and also different filming methods of documentary films.

    Students will execute short exercises in small groups.

    All material will be screened and evaluated together with students and teachers.

    This workshop can also be used for developing students upcoming MA-document film as a part of the pre-production.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Pass failed

    Planning and working are evaluated during the workshop in checkpoints and during final screening by general discussion and feedback.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    4 cr.

    Lectures, visits and conversations 40%. Filming rehearsals 40%. Screenings and feedback 20%.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Different types of camera-, grip- and lighting equipment.

    Hand-outs will be delivered during the workshop.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Minimum amount of participants 4.

    Participating at the opening day of the workshop is mandatory.

    Some of the rehearsals will be executed in outside conditions students have to have proper clothing for working outside.

    Participants will be selected primarily among students of documentary film, cinematography, sound and producing. And secondly according to the order of enrolments.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring IV

    2021-2022 Spring IV

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