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: 6
Schedule: 07.02.2022 - 18.02.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): 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:
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 di erent visual approach to the other scenes in the film.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 for whole curriculum period:
4 6 cr. Depending the quality and width of the analysis.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
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.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Minimum amount of participants 2.
Participating to the opening day of the workshop is mandatory.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring III
2021-2022 Spring III
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELO-E4021
Registration for Courses: Sisu replaces Oodi on 9 August, 2021. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-in-aalto-arts