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Practice and theory of film-making
Praxis und Theorie des Filmemachens
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
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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
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center ( ))
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