Cinematography and Lighting: Film Production

FTV20002 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent 
     

Contact hours

  • 48 Hours per Semester

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2022 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 1 Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
28 Feb 22 - 29 May 22

Results:
5 Jul 22

Last self enrolment:
13 Mar 22

Census:
31 Mar 22

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Apr 22

Dates:
1 Aug 22 - 30 Oct 22

Results:
6 Dec 22

Last self enrolment:
14 Aug 22

Census:
31 Aug 22

Last withdraw without fail:
16 Sep 22

Prerequisites

FTV10008 Production Techniques
AND
Admission into BA-FTV2 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BA-FTV3 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BA-FTV1 - Bachelor of Film and Television OR Admission into BH-FTV2 - Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
AND
Con Current requisite FTV20011 Scriptwriting and Directing: Short Film Production

Aims and objectives

This unit affords students a thorough understanding and command of the principles of film production technology, enabling students to put into practice film production theory and gain industry relevant experience in the operation of equipment, as well as industry based production protocols and processes.

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Use professional motion picture cameras
2. Apply principles of camera control, including film exposure, focus and camera optics.
3. Use 16mm sync sound film production technology, hard disk recorders, location recording, timecode, slating and rushes syncing.
4. Complete a 16mm narrative film to a high standard, demonstrating competency of the medium.
5. Utilise Super 16 aspect ratio production, with a view to providing content for digital television and cinema blow up.
6. Work in a professionally oriented group environment where teamwork is essential.
7. Apply the principles of film cinematography, lighting and visual aesthetics in the context of narrative.

Courses with unit

Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)