SHORT FILM PRODUCTION
- Course
- RTVC464 - SHORT FILM PRODUCTION
- Department
- Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 2 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the creative and technical aspects of short film production. It introduces the notion of short film as a cinematic genre from both artistic and historical perspectives. Course content includes the aims, history, production-directing stages, and techniques of short films and the process of converting an idea to visual expression. The course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about the production and directing stages of the short film, and enables students to produce their own short film. Significant examples of short films will be analyzed and students will be encouraged to write, produce, direct, edit and present their own short films.
SHORT FILM PRODUCTION
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Course outcomes
- 01 Develop a critical awareness and creative practice with forms of visual and aural storytelling, and modes of production, distribution, and exhibition.
- 02 Explain and apply the steps of pre-production, production and post-production stages including plan, script, budget, light, shoot, provide sound recording/design and edit a short film
- 03 Prepare and process production documents for film production
- 04 Explain and interpret the conventions, historical development and theoretical concepts of music and visual effects in relation to short film
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction: Overview of course schedule and structure |
| Week 2 | Concept in film, Screening of successful short films around the world |
| Week 3 | Grammar in film, elements of film used to create a specific meaning, using cinematography and mise- en –scene in film |
| Week 4 | Stages of Film Production (pre- production, production and post- production stages of a film, film crew) |
| Week 5 | Preproduction: theme, scenario, shooting scenario and story board, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera |
| Week 6 | Presentations of Short Film Project Ideas and crews, Deciding the lighting, aspects of camera, camera movements, settings, actors, costume, hair and make-up, acting, dialogues, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera |
| Week 7 | Deciding the lighting, aspects of camera, camera movements, settings, actors, costume, hair and make-up, acting, dialogues, practice in studio: setting, lighting and camera |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam Week |
| Week 9 | Fundamentals of using sound and music in film, practice in studio with audio production equipments |
| Week 10 | Fundamentals of using sound and music in film, practice in studio with audio production equipments |
| Week 11 | Production stage of short film: rehearsals and shooting |
| Week 12 | Editing, principles of editing, transitions, how to use editing to create meaning, editing practice in studio |
| Week 13 | Editing practice in studio, How to promote and share a short film, film festivals and social channels in internet. |
| Week 14 | Screening of Short Film Projects |
| Week 15 | Final Exam Week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 How to Make Your Own Video or Short Film
- 02 Basics Film-Making: The Language of Film
- 03 Master Shoots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get and Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Develop a critical awareness and creative practice with forms of visual and aural storytelling, and modes of production, distribution, and exhibition. SOLO 5
- L02 Explain and apply the steps of pre-production, production and post-production stages including plan, script, budget, light, shoot, provide sound recording/design and edit a short film. SOLO 4
- L03 Prepare and process production documents for film production. SOLO 3
- L04 Explain and interpret the conventions, historical development and theoretical concepts of music and visual effects in relation to short film. SOLO 4.5
Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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