Introduction to the Aesthetics of Film

11B0179

Bachelor

German

5.0

irregular

1 semester

The design and production of dynamic media such as animations and films is an important and interesting field of activity for students of media informatics. They must not only master production techniques, but also be familiar with cinematic design rules. The language of film is a complex system of dramaturgy, camera work, editing, lighting and sound design. The targeted use and appropriate combination of these aesthetic tools creates a medium that has endless possibilities for shaping and interpreting the reality it depicts. In addition, film in particular can captivate and manipulate its audience on an emotional level. The seminar teaches the basics of these cinematic tools in theory and practice.

1. Introduction to film history and analysis

2. Screenplay and storyboard development

3. Image composition

4. Camera settings

5. Object and camera movements

6. Editing rules

7. Lighting design

8. Sound design

9. Dramatic structure

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Project Report, written or
• Presentation

• Field work / Experimental work

Types of assessment for graded examinations:
Presentation: approx. 15 minutes
Project report (written): 10–15 pages, accompanying presentation 8–10 minutes
Types of assessment for ungraded examinations:
Experimental work: approx. 10 hours of creative work related to the course content over a period of 2 months

Knowledge of film codes and/or audio and video technologies

Students who have successfully completed this module will have acquired comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the aesthetic design principles of film language.

Through macrostructural analyses of exemplary film excerpts, students gain detailed knowledge in selected areas and genres of film theory.

Students can apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired about cinematic design rules to the production and evaluation of their own practical work. The experimental projects are carried out in small groups.

In short presentations, students present film impact analyses in a well-structured and strongly media-supported form. During the presentation, they subject a selected film work to the rules, concepts and discussion results developed in the course. Individual presentation skills are jointly assessed and improved after the presentations. During the internships, students develop strong team skills through conceptual work, filming and post-production in small groups.

• Ramm, Michaela

• Ramm, Michaela