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851-0492-00L 2 Credits DS D-GESS

Practice and theory of film-making

Praxis und Theorie des Filmemachens

Lecturers & Examiners: Mattias Caduff Probst
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:34

Abstract

Film course: finding your own themes, pictures and sounds,learning through practice with video.

Objective

After this lecture, the students will be able to produce a short film independently. They would have learnt about working in a team. They will discuss movies. Through learning by doing they will have learned about the basics of film making.

Content

Learn about the techniques and possibilities of film while working on and discussing your own project: The single camera angle, relationship between different takes, interaction between picture and sound, dramatization, up to the realisation of your own short film. Through discussion during the process of filming we will gather together our experiences and insights into the way audiovisual media works. The main aim of the course, however, is to realize a project among small groups of students.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Praxis und Theorie des Filmemachens
Daten: 21.2., 28.2., 13.3., 3.4., 17.4., 8.5. und 29.5.2008, Teilnehmerzahl auf max. 40 Personen beschränkt
  • Thu 17:15-21:00 (HG D 16.2)
2 h weekly

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