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Cyprus International University
TR

FILM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

Course
RTVC353 - FILM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
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

The main aim of Film Production Techniques course is to expand the knowledge and skills of students with camera work, acting, lighting, sound recording, editing, creating visual and sound effects in post-production. Within the scope of the course, students will apply film production stages, beginning with preparation stage of films, production and post-production stages, gain experience in teamwork in the film production process and find an opportunity to direct actors and practice in the composition of the image, camera techniques, lighting and editing aesthetics. In addition, students taking the Film Production Techniques course will also have knowledge about the application of professional ethical rules in the film making process.

FILM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction - Course objectives
Week 2 3 Phases of Production
Week 3 Pre-Production Elements: Synopsis + Shooting Script
Week 4 Analzying a Movie Script: Preparing Shot List
Week 5 Production Elements: Shot Sizes –Types Camera Practice
Week 6 Camera Framing & Composition Camera Practice
Week 7 Working with Shooting Script
Week 8 MID-TERM EXAMS
Week 9 How to Use Depth Of Field
Week 10 Blocking & Staging The Scene
Week 11 Class Work: Making a Film Scene
Week 12 Post Production Elements: Basic Editing
Week 13 Editing
Week 14 Projects Screening
Week 15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
  2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
  3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
  4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
  5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
  6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
  7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
  8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
  9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
  10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
  11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
  12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
  13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
  14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
  15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
  16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

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