This module is inactive in the selected year. The information shown below is for the academic year that the module was last running in, prior to the year selected.
2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
COMM5815M Cinematics and Photography
30 creditsClass Size: 33
Module manager: Dr Mick Schofield
Email: M.P.Scholfield@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Experience in practical photography or digital film at undergraduate intermediary or advanced level, or equivalent.This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module explores the relationships between photography, cinematography, narrative communication and dramatic expressions, explored through a combination of academic research into developments in independent filmmaking and experience of creating a narrative through digital filmmaking.Objectives
Cinematics and Photography explores the relationship between photographic creativity, lens characteristics and the nature of cinema. Following consideration of the current state of convergence, seminars will explore key examples from the range of cinematographic styles possible. Students will then have the opportunity to experience practical production of a short film project, underpinned with analysis of cinematic form-content in a case-study essay.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of the critical relationship between still photography
and cinematography.
2. analyse the impact of lenses and digital image grading on film expression.
3. show cinematographic skills through digital filmmaking.
4. understand how their own practice relates to contemporary and historical
creative norms / contexts.
Syllabus
Cinema as '24 photographs per second'; Photographic and cinematic convergence; Developing photographic technologies and the liberation of independent cinema; Motion graphics and image manipulation; Lens properties in relation to different still and motion film formats, including digital video; Photographic depth of field as an expressive and dramatic device. Zoom lenses vs Fixed (aka 'prime') lenses. Digital filmmaking.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Group learning | 5 | 6.00 | 30.00 |
Lecture | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
Seminar | 7 | 2.00 | 14.00 |
Tutorial | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 250.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
Group seminar and work-in-progress session research and preparation. (60 hours)Essay research, development and production. (60 hours)
Individual and group production planning and organisation. (60 hours)
Production and post-production practice. (60 hours)
Independent Online learning: Avid Media Composer video tutorials. (10 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be monitored through a number of ongoing mechanisms throughout the duration of the module including attendance, participation in classes and through assessments. In addition further monitoring will take place through:Tutor/peer discussions and reflective feedback on project ideas during weeks 2 – 3.
Group and individual feedback during work-in-progress sessions in weeks 4 – 9.
Q & A feedback during production group tutorials.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | 1 x 2,700-3,300 | 60.00 |
Group Project | Video 4-7 mins | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Resit information: Resits are available for both components. Students are to complete an alternative essay and film project (either joining a group outside the cohort or doing an individual production of reduced length)
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/07/2019
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD