Practical: Short Film Production

Paper Code: 
24MCV333
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to write and present a script for a audio-visual film. Students will produce a short fiction film as individual or group activity. Students will also learn the technicalities of handling a video camera and working on a video editing system.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

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24MCV333

Practical: Short Film Production

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  1. CO46:  The student will develop proficiency in scriptwriting and presentation for audio-visual films, emphasizing storytelling and creative expression.
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CO47:  The student will create short fiction films through individual or group activities, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

  1. CO48: The student will acquire technical skills in video camera operation and video editing systems, enabling effective execution and post-production of film projects.
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CO49: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, , Simulation, Seminar presentation, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

  • Study for Selecting Subject for the Production of a Short Film
  • Research Techniques for Script Development
  • Writing Script and Screenplay Basics
  • Creating a Shooting Schedule
  • Shot Breakdown and Shot List Preparation
  • Grammar of Editing and Post-Production Workflow
  • Rough Cut Editing and Feedback Process
  • Transitions and Effects in Post-Production

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  • Television Engineering by Arnos Pub. Tata McGraw Hills.
  • Television Production & Direction by General Millerson.
  • Television Lighting Techniques by Gerald Millerson.
  • Special Make up Effect by Vincet J.R. Kehoe, Focak Press.
  • Television Production by Zette.
  • Television Programme Making by Coren Hart.
  • Video Production Hand book Gerald Millerson, Focal Press.
  • Guide a Post Production for TV and Film managing the process the by Barbara Clark, Focal Press.
  • On Camera by Harris Watts.
  • The Techniques of Special Effect in TV by Bernard Wilkie.
  • Television Production & Direction by Gera lMillerson. 

 

 

References: 

 

  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press.
  • Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis.
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press.
  • Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques. Silman-James Press.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice. CRC Press.
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge.
  • Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting and production. Routledge.
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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