1 Semestras - 1 Kursas

Course Aim: To provide students with advanced cinematography knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to independently and creatively plan, execute, and evaluate complex cinematographic solutions, combining creative vision with technical precision. To encourage the ability to work both individually and in a team, collaborating with other participants in the creative process from concept to final film result.

Learning Outcomes

Theoretical Level

1. Explain advanced cinematography concepts, techniques, and principles of application.
2. Analyse cinematographic choices in various films within a theoretical context (composition, lighting, colour, movement).
3. Justify chosen creative and technical strategies based on film theory and principles of visual language.

Practical Level

1. Independently select and apply camera, lighting, colour, and composition solutions according to the creative concept.
2. Carry out filming tasks under real creative conditions, ensuring technical quality.
3. Use appropriate equipment settings and techniques for different types of film scenes (day/night, interior/exterior, movement sequences).

Integration of Practical and Theoretical Levels

1. Combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills in solving complex cinematographic tasks.
2. Critically evaluate and reflect on one’s own and others’ cinematographic solutions, offering constructive improvements.

Task Level

Task Description

Assessment Criteria

Submission Format

Weight

Deadline

Basic Project
Task 1

Film a 30–60 second single-shot scene without dialogue, where a clear emotion is conveyed through composition, camera movement, and camera position.

1. Strong, purposeful shot composition – 25%
2. Original, engaging concept – 25%
3. Accurate exposure, sharpness, stability – 25%
4. Fully meets the task requirements – 25%

1. Upload 1 MP4 file to Moodle (max 200 MB).
2. Add a short explanation (50–100 words) describing chosen visual solutions (Doc/PDF).

10 %

2025-09-16

Basic Project
Task 2

Film a 20–30 second shot in which the lighting changes during the scene, altering the emotional tone.

1. Strong, purposeful shot composition – 25%
2. Original, engaging concept – 25%
3. Accurate exposure, sharpness, stability – 25%
4. Fully meets the task requirements – 25%

1. Upload 1 MP4 file to Moodle (max 200 MB).

2. Add lighnnig scheme (Doc/JPEG/PDF).

10%

2025-09-30

Basic Project
Task 3

Film a 30–45 second scene with a deliberately chosen colour palette reflecting the emotional tone of the script.

1. Strong, purposeful shot composition – 25%
2. Original, engaging concept – 25%
3. Accurate exposure, sharpness, stability – 25%
4. Fully meets the task requirements – 25%

1. Uploaad to Moodle 1 MP4 + PDF mood board).

10%

2025-10-14

Practical Project
Task 4

Create a filming script (intended length: 5–10 min) based on an existing script, its excerpt, or your own original script.

1. Clear, logical structure with well-developed scenes and transitions – 20%
2. Detailed visual language descriptions conveying atmosphere, composition, lighting, and movement – 20%
3. Accurate technical specifications (locations, time of day, camera movement, lighting) – 20%
4. Original interpretation of scenes with interesting solutions – 20%
5. Fully meets the task requirements, submitted on time – 20%

Upload as a single PDF/Doc file to Moodle.

10%

2025-11-11

Practical Project
Task 5

Create a visual concept for the film (moodboard, storyboard, locations, cast, equipment list).

1. Clear, logical structure with well-developed scenes and transitions – 20%
2. Detailed visual language descriptions conveying atmosphere, composition, lighting, and movement – 20%
3. Accurate technical specifications (locations, time of day, camera movement, lighting) – 20%
4. Original interpretation of scenes with interesting solutions – 20%
5. Fully meets the task requirements, submitted on time – 20%

Upload as a single PDF/Doc file to Moodle.

10%

2025-11-18

Creative Project
Exam

Film a 5–10 min film based on the prepared project.

1. Realisation of creative vision: the film fully reflects the prepared project with a clear and consistent artistic vision – 20%

2. Cinematographic quality: high-quality camera work, clear composition, purposeful movement and lighting – 20%

3. Editing and rhythm control: smooth editing, consistent pacing, clear dramatic structure – 20%

4. Execution of casting and location choices: actors and locations fully support the creative vision – 20%

5. Compliance with requirements: duration and submission format meet specifications – 20%

Upload 1 MP4 file to Moodle (max 200 MB).

50%

2025-12-16