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
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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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 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |