Double Role - Academy Preparation Program

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Subject guarantor:

Jan FLEISCHER, Radim PROCHÁZKA, Michael GAHUT

Name of lecturer(s):

Jan FLEISCHER, Radim PROCHÁZKA, Michael GAHUT

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Students will experiment in the basics of cinematic language, including a selection of shots, field size, and camera angles, to properly and clearly communicate an action that has been divided into several different shots.

Students should learn to load and operate a Bolex 16mm camera, to set exposure, to select an appropriate field size, and to appropriately compose a shot.

Students will also learn to edit a film copy on a flatbed. In the process, students should become better acquainted with the rules of editing continuity as well as montage construction.

Mode of study:

Practical exercise.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Based on a silent and simple activity, students will shoot, direct and edit a short one to 3 minute Colour 16mm film that will focus on the use of visual film language to clearly express a simple situation. Story content will either be developed in the workshop or assigned by the workshop mentor.

Recommended or required reading:

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Hands-on tutorials and intruductions during the Fall term.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Even though pass/fail grade assigned the exercise is thoroughly evaluated during the Fall term projects projection (February) by all present tutors, teachers and guests.

Course web page:

Note:

Double role process is as follows:

script analysis during mentors workshop

Bolex camera introduction

Bolex shooting

introduction to Bolex flatbed editing with Mr Brezina

editing

projection in projection room

For detailed plan please ask FAMU International Production Coordinator.

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans: