The Triangle
Not scheduled
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311TRG | Z | 4 | 100CS | English | summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Valerio Antonio MENDOZA GUILLÉN, Priit POHJALA
Learning outcomes of the course unit
With this exercise students will:
-learn how make a short film within given restrictions, with limited options and parameters
-experience the entire process of making a film - from the initial theme to the screenplay, preparation, shooting and editing to post-production
-understands advantages and the limitations of working with film
Mode of study
practical exercise
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Present a project during pitching, directors treatment delivery 3 days prior pitching (dir. treatment has to contain essential crew members ? DoP and camera crew, production manager, set designer, sound designer).
Pitching.
The execution of the project is preceded by successfully accomplished script (FAMU International), approved storyboard (Cinematography dept). Equipment list has to be approved by cinematography mentor and provided to FAMU International production office for ordering.
Course contents
Triangle is an exercise – a short film (8 minutes maximum) based on a realistic story, preferably in three acts and with the basic dramatic situation involving three characters. All three characters are material for the plot development - none of them is marginal. Students should avoid clichéd characters (beggars, pickpockets etc.) and formally obvious traits of genre films. The objective is to narrate a dramatic arc in the film language and find an adequate stylistic expression for the narration. Triangle should be based around not more than three locations. The project must be shot in Czech Republic. Shooting in the car is not allowed.
Recommended or required reading
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Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on fulfilling the assignment of the exercise.
Note
- Technical parameters: The light and grip list has to be created according to the script and location possibilities and has to be approved by cinematography mentor of CINKK student. Camera (ARRI 16SR) and technology are not subject of a change.
- This exercize is a collaboration between 1st year directors, 1st year cinematographers and 1st year editors.
- Production: FAMU International
Further information
No schedule has been prepared for this course
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Cinema and Digital Media - Directing_1920 (required subject)
- Cinema and Digital Media - Directing 2020 (required subject)