Dialogue

Not scheduled

Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
311DI exam 5 English winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Valerio Antonio MENDOZA GUILLÉN, Priit POHJALA

Contents

Based on a blind dialogue between two characters the student should create a short, three-act film script that would interpret the dialogue organically, containing a functional story and visual potential. The film with a maximum footage of five minutes should be shot in one day at not more than two locations, not requiring major crew relocations. The preparation includes, following the approval of the script, the preparation of a shooting list and storyboard, and organizing an acting test. The student actively cooperates on the preparation with the cinematographer and, during the later stages, with the entire crew. Night shooting is not allowed (the shift can be scheduled between 6 am and 10 pm). The maximum number of hours per shift (including equipment pick-up and return) is 12 hours. The exercise must be shot in the Czech Republic.

Learning outcomes

With this exercise students will:

-learn how to build credible situations and relationships between film characters

-learn how to work within the school´s production system and to cooperate with other students

-understand the logic of building a brief story, and estimate its filmmaking potential

-understand the basics of working with actors and the crew, and assuming responsibility for the viability of the exercise

-be able to set all parameters of the exercise in cooperation with the mentor with a view to achieving the maximum execution effect given the defined conditions, without underestimating any part of the preparation (script, visual concept, acting, shooting planning, locations, the actual shooting and postproduction).

Prerequisites and other requirements

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Literature

No

Evaluation methods and criteria

The minimum essential criteria of evaluation:

Story and its audiovisual interpretation - 20%

Dramaturgical use of film language and other tools of the audiovisual expression (mise-en-scene, sound, editing...) 30%

Casting and directing actors - 20%

Overall artistic success - 30%

Note

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Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans