Practical Matters - Erasmus 1
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311PME1 | credit | 2 | 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study | English | winter |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Department
The subject provides FAMU International
Contents
Students will also learn a number of other filmmaking tools including:
- Ways of telling great stories
- Exploring analog as well as a digital medium
- Discovering the extraordinary in everyday life.
- Establishing strong characters
- Creating a mise en scène
- Acquiring the ability to communicate with the cast and crew
- Discovering the importance of post-production
Learning outcomes
The hands-on practical class is geared to both beginners who desire to learn more about filmmaking as well as seasoned filmmakers who want to develop the craft of visualization. This semester-long course is modeled to help students find magic in the mundane while learning about essential filmmaking skills that will help them discover how to guide a film to completion including:
- Breaking down a scene
- Blocking the action
- Effective shot selection
- Directing the performance
- Fine-tuning the story in post-production
Prerequisites and other requirements
An open mind.
Imagination.
Interest in filmmaking beyond technical know-how
Literature
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Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance, participation & collaborative ethos in class.
Note
Students are encouraged to bring their analogue cameras (if they have them). If not, just their phones will do.
Schedule for winter semester 2025/2026:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2025/2026:
The schedule has not yet been prepared