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This course introduces students to the basic principles of light and sound as they are employed in film production. Students will acquire the necessary skills and gain practical experience with operating lights, camera and sound equipment through a series of exercises and the production of a short project. They will also learn about the development of the technology of film and sound. Techniques for fiction and non-fiction will be discussed with topics including focus and filters, lens length, lighting set up, moving the camera, types and functions of microphones, sound recording. Teaching is delivered via lectures and compulsory workshops for technical learning and group work.
Display proficiency in using the tools of film production, primarily lights, camera, lens and microphones, and apply them in making a short filmShow familiarity with and experience of the roles and responsibilities of the film crew (DOP, camera operator, focus puller, grip, gaffer, sound designer and recordist, boom operator, clapper).Offer constructive feedback to other projects and exercises in development.Engage with feedback, reflecting on how it can be used in the adaptation processFollow industry-level standards of best practice to light, shoot and record sound for a short film.
DISC102
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Jim Marbrook
Domestic fee $1,190.00
International fee $6,488.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .