Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Must have knowledge of historical and theoretical aspects of motion picture and screen media production and technology
• Must be able to understand general theories and practices within film/media productions
• Must be able to understand film form
• Must be able to understand dramaturgic models for scriptwriting
• Must be able to understand continuity and discontinuity editing; spatial and temporal relations
• Must be able to understand film production elements

Skills

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Must be able to apply theoretical aspects of motion picture in analysis of production
• Must be able to understand mise-en-scene, cinematography and framing
• Must be able to analyse traditional narrative theories and interactive narrative forms
• Must be able to analyse film types and genres
• Must be able to analyse major film theories and approaches
• Must be able to apply theoretical knowledge to conduct film/media analysis

Competences

Students who complete the module will obtain the following qualifications:

• Ability to synthesise new audio-visual artifacts based on theories and techniques
• Ability to synthesise theoretical knowledge to construct audiovisual sequences and/or tools for designing audiovisual experiences or effects
• Ability to synthesise soundscapes and audio-visual artifacts

Type of instruction

Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in the start of chapter 3. The types of instruction for this course are decided in accordance with the current Joint Programme Regulations and directions are decided and given by the Study Board for Media Technology.

Exam

Exams