Double Role

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
311DR	Z	2		English	winter

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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.

Practical excersise - short colour 16mm silent film, shot on Bolex camera, edited on flat bed.

Mode of study

Practical seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites

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.

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.

Note

Double role process is as follows:

script analysis during tutorial

Bolex camera introduction

Bolex shooting

introduction to Bolex flatbed editing with Mr Brezina

editing

projection in projection room

For detailed plan as well as technical paparemetres of the exercise please ask FAMU International Production Coordinator.

Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course