ELO-E4021 - Film Cinematography Analysis D, Lecture, 7.2.2022-18.2.2022

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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

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
Prerequisites

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

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