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The Film Image 1

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Course unit code:
304FO1
Course unit title:
The Film Image 1
Mode of delivery:
zápočet
Range:
2/T
Type of course unit:
compulsory subject
Level of course unit:
bakalářský
Year of study
1st year
Semester when the course unit is delivered
zimní
Number of ECTS credits allocated:
1
Garant předmětu:
Jiří MACÁK
Name of lecturer(s):
Jiří MACÁK
Study Objectives:

acquisition of fundamental knowledge in film image theory issues and its practical implementation.

Mode of delivery:

Přednáškovou formou seznámení se základy tvorby filmového obrazu - s postupy a prostředky tvorby. Ukázky k tématům, kolektivní dialog. Zadání cca 6 testů, praktické foto cvičení s rozborem.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Knowledge demonstrated by the entrance exam and knowledge acquired in other courses.

Recommended optional programme components
Course contents:

A whole year course which presents students the basic issues of the phenomenon of the film image and its practical implementation. This basic knowledge prepares the students for their first creative expression using a film image in cameraman training. The main content of the course is the theory and creative viewpoints as to the psychological effect of the film image, expression medium and processes used in the cameraman's creative practice in creating the film image. Furthermore the students acquire an overview of the idea of film image expression in relationship to the dramaturgical structure of the film, the compositional form. Basic means and technical processes are explained which are used in implementing the film image. These are areas of image composition, tonality, lighting, image style unity, shot size, image dynamics, subjective camera and the like. As well the basic technical consciousness of the influence of exposure, frequency, film format and use of instrumental techniques. Also discussed is the necessary knowledge regarding collaboration with othre film professions, creation of the technical screenplay, rights and obligations of the cameraman and his assistants. The final important area is instruction in the mutual spatial relationships of objects in the composition of a film shot. Screenings of film procedures regarding the discussed topics are used for instruction.

Study materials:

Sven Nykvist: Úcta ke světlu

Film a filmová technika - SNTL 1974

L. Baran: Zázraky filmového obrazu

J. Kališ: Filmové dramatické formy II

Cinematographer manual

Američan Cinematographer

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assessment methods and criteria

Hodnocena je orientace v problematice probírané látky, osvědčení v praktickém cvičení (foto cvičení související s tematikou výuky). Dále śpěšnost v testech, účast a aktivita při přednáškách.

Language of instruction:
Czech
Work placement(s):
Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.
Course web page:
Note:
Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:
06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
místnost 230
Sborovna KK

(Lažanský palác)
MACÁK J.
13:10–14:45
(paralelka 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri
Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans:
Generated on 2011-6-17
Updates of the above given information can be found on http://studijniplany.amu.cz/en/predmet304FO1.html