Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student can
- plan, shoot, record and edit material for various audiovisual productions
- uses several means of audiovisual narration to produce a coherent whole
- master the most important work methods and technologies of audiovisual narration
- finalize the material for use in different publishing channels
- reflect their own work and influences on the tradition of audiovisual narration
- work in production cost-effectively and in accordance with the purpose and schedules.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, discussions, exercises, independent work and workshops

Timing and attendance

At least 80 % attendance

Learning environment

Campus, filming locations

Contents

Part 1: Basics of film narration (5 ECTS) - Teacher: Vantte Lindevall

The course introduces the basics of film narration and learns to plan, shoot, record and edit video and audio material. With the help of theory and practical exercises, we familiarize ourselves with various moving picture principles, dramaturgy, shooting and audio recording equipment and editing software. The final project is a short film or video.

The student can
- plan, shoot, record and edit video and audio material
- use the basics of drama and analysis motion picture
- use different methods and tools of film narration
- handle basics of editing program and project management
- make an coherent, ready-to-distribute short film or video from the recorded material for various publishing channels

Part 2: Documentary film (10 ECTS) - Teacher: Vantte Lindevall

The course introduces the tradition, genres, modes and work process of documentary film. With the help of theory and practical exercises, we learn about the narrative methods of documentary film, moral and more deeply about the dramaturgy, shooting and audio recording equipment and editing software. The final project will be a documentary film.

The student can
- plan, screenwrite, shoot, record and edit video and audio material for a documentary film
- analyze the structure and dramaturgy of a documentary film
- use different methods and tools of film narration with justification
- make an coherent documentary film

Assessment criteria

The assessment is based on the student's active participation in the lessons and the assignments completed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

- Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
- Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course
- Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Ability to work according to instructions
- Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
- Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
- Participates in a guided learning discussion
- Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
- Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
- Can independently identify and compare the methods used
- Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
- Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

- Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
- Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
- Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
- Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
- Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field