Unit name | The Art of Cinematography |
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Unit code | FATVM0004 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Milner |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
FATVM0022 Film and Television Production Techniques and Technologies. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | Department of Film and Television |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit aims to explore the theory, history and practice of cinematography in order to further a critical understanding of its aesthetic and semantic possibilities that is both informed and enriched by practice. Students will study examples of different filming techniques and methodologies to arrive at a deeper understanding of key theories, approaches and cinematographic strategies. Students will be able to experiment and explore ideas through practical work and will critically reflect on both the experience, method and final product.
Unit Aims:
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
Weekly workshop and screening/seminar.
100% Practical Portfolio, equivalent to 5000 words
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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