CINEMA Course

Course information:

Qualification awarded: Technical specialist for audiovisual and cinematographic production and post production

 

Length: 2 years – 1800  hours

Credits: 120 ECTS

Qualification Type/Levelshort cycle, European Qualification Framework level V

Disciplinary Area:ISCED-F : 0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production

Requirements for access: Upper secondary school diploma

Access mode: Close enrollment (admission test)

Requirements and regulation to obtain the diploma: minimum attendance >= 80% of the total amount of scheduled hours and pass the final examination

 

Course profile:

2 years course articulated in 4 semesters.

1800 hours of which 525 hours of theory, 375 hours of laboratory and di 900 of internship (in Italy or abroad).

The course develops competency units that lead to learning units.

Besides the diploma, the enrolled students will obtain certification as Technical specialist for audiovisual and cinematographic production and post production

The teaching methodology is “the Cluster”, a network of companies, involved in the education process. The format includes class delivered by "knowledge worker", learning on the job, action learning, coaching, mentoring, outdoor training, peer education.

There is a Repository platform for eLearning and eWorking (Learning Management System) with Open Source license (GPL), where each student can create his profile, record his learning path and get access to a learning community. 

 

Learning outputs:

 

  • Know the theoretical and historical framework of audiovisual.
  • Articulate the design and operational skills and related technologies for post-production in audiovisual product.
  • Know the main areas of use, and the audiovisual production methods
  • Theoretical and historical framework of the audiovisual sector

1 Theories and techniques of mass media and digital media,
2 Aesthetics and languages of the visual arts and multimedia for entertainment and cultural heritage
3 History and contemporary development of the audiovisual sector for information, television and cinema.

 

  • Design, techniques and technologies for production and post-production in the audiovisual

1 shooting techniques
2 screenplay, edition and narrative coherence
3 editing techniques
4 color correction, digital effects, transcoding and delivering

 

  • Know the main areas of use, and the audiovisual production methods

1 Film ad audiovisual sectors
2 production metods and tools
3 funding opportunities
4 business management

Course structure diagram w/credits (60 ECTS per year)

 

Educational unit

hours

ECTS

1. Elements of history of cinema and of theory and analysis of cinema and audiovisual

60

4

2. Elements of Mass media theories and methods 

45

3

3. Elements of New media and multimedial arts history and fenomenology 

45

3

4. Genres and production profiles in the audiovisual sector

45

3

5. Business and entrepreneurship in the audiovisual sector (Entrepreneurial KC)

60

4

6. Operational tools for production

45

3

7  Elements of script supervisioning

45

3

8. Elements of Data management

30

2

9. Shooting and lights techniques

75

5

10. Assembly theory and technique

120

8

11. Digital Effects _Compositing

120

8

12 Digital Effects_ Color Correction

120

8

13 Elements of Audio Post-production

60

5

14.Masterclass

15

1

15 Orientation

15

1

TOT

900

60

Internship

900

60

 

1800

120

 

Mode of study: Full time; classroom lectures and e-learning; learning on the job.

Assessment methods, examination regulations, and grading:

For every Learning Units there is at least 1 assessment, which can be a test or a project work.  The grading system is in 10 points.
The assessment of the student’s performance during the internship will be made by a company tutor.
To assess the academics performance of students is used the GES (GOALS EVALUATION SYSTEM) which allow measuring the level-up of each student, according to his previous knowledge.

GES is made by 4 rankings:

      Ranking REG: % attendance. mi 80%;
      Ranking PID: conduct. Min 80%;
      Ranking EX: exams. Min 60%;
      Ranking PRO: internship assessments. Min 60%.

Students that accomplish all the parameters of GeS can get access to the final examination.:

    Techncal exam: [min. 24 score; max 40 score]
    Written exam (30 questions) [min. 18 score; max 30 score]
    Oral exam (written research text is presented and discussed. [min. 18 score; max 30 score]

The final exam is passed when student obtain at least the min score for each examination.

Mobility: all students are encouraged to take part in mobility abroad.

 

Internship:

Each student will experience an internship period, 450 h/year (tot. 900 h) in Italy or abroad, at one of the companies that are part of our Cluster, in the field of cultural heritage management and restoration companies and also at UNESCO sites.

Course Coordinator: Paola Pagliuca email: p.pagliuca@itsbact.it

Graduate Career Profile: expert technician of audiovisual and cinematographic production, editing and post-production

 

Specifics

 

UNIT 1 :

Elements of history of cinema and of theory and analysis of cinema and audiovisual

  • year: 1st and 2nd year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: 1st 3rd semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 4
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): prof. Gina Annunziata – Accademia di Belle Arti Napoli, Alberto Castellano – journalist, critic, Fipresci juror
  • risultati di apprendimento:
  • Know and frame the evolution, analyze the narrative and linguistic methods of cinema, audiovisual, multimedia audiovisual communication.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • Course content: History of Cinema; Main genres and directorial, narrative and visual styles in cinema and multimedia
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 2

Elements of Mass media theories and methods 

  • year: 1st and 2nd year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: II and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 3
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Prof Venceslao Cembalo, Prof Adolfo Fattori – Accademia di Belle Arti Napoli
  • learning outcomes: Know the main theoretical and operational models of mass media communication, commercial and artistic contexts
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: Historical and theoretical panorama of mass communications and the ecosystem of the media and digital cultures. Genres of communication: information, fiction, multimedia documentary for tourism and services, for television and cinema. Case studies and exercises. Ethics of communication
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 3

Elements of New media and multimedial arts history and fenomenology 

  • year: II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: III semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 3
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Prof Venceslao Cembalo, Prof Alessandra Troncone – Accademia di Belle Arti Napoli
  • learning outcomes: Know theoretical and technical, historical-critical and operational references on new media, electronic arts and on production of linear and multilinear contents for different targets and narrative purposes.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: Historical and theoretical panorama of the new media. The dramaturgy for multimedia: the author's approach. Aesthetics of digital art and new media.
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 4

Genres and production profiles in the audiovisual sector

  • year: I and II  year
  • period in which the unit is delivered:I and III semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 3
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Antonio Parlati - Pres. CPRT RAI Napoli; Guido Pappadà
  • learning outcomes: Know the articulation of the audiovisual supply chains with related channels, targets and expected results. Identify the models of production and the meet-market places: the opportunities and methods for co-production, the paths for product promotion and internationalization.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: Different products and business models in the audiovisual. European programs, national measures, private forms, references to the local context, of support for the development, the production, the promotion and internationalization of the product.
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

UNIT 5

  • Business and entrepreneurship in the audiovisual sector (Entrepreneurial KC)
  • year: I and II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: I and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 4
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Guido Pappadà
  • learning outcomes: Focus on the economic and organizational methodologies of the enterprise, especially in audiovisual, cinematographic and multimedia sectors. Draw on scenario analysis, develop vision and analysis of individual skills and inclinations to support \ conduct an entrepreneurial activity.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: different kind of enterprise and business models. Analysis of entrepreneurial formulas in the cinematographic, multimedia and communication supply chains in international, national and local contexts. Self-assessment of individual propensities. Mentoring for business creation. Idea generation (hackthon, business modeling (canvas), businees planning, start up, circular economy cycle and related services
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 6

Operational tools for production

  • year: II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: III semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 3
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Gennaro Fasolino
  • learning outcomes: Know the production strategies of the audiovisual and multimedia production management. Identify the technical and technological methods to control audiovisual proceses.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents:
  •  
  • 1) Organization and production in cinema and the audiovisual sindustry. connection between different departments
  • 2) Control of narrative, continuity in linear and non-linear contents.
  • 3) Production workflows
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 7

Elements of script supervisioning

  • year: I year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: II semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 3
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Ilaria De Martinis
  • learning outcomes: Ability to editing audiovisual and multimedia products starting from filming and archival materials. Knowledge of procedures and tools for daily recording of audiovisual processing activities.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents:
  • 1) how to ensure the narrative and photographic continuity of the film, during editing, with the help of the appropriate technical equipment.
  • 2) Decoupage of the script. Minutage and updating of the script, shooting documents. Edition for products made with archival materials.
  • 3) The production workflow: relating between departments
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 8

Elements of  Data management

  • year: I year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: I semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 2
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Alessandra Carchedi
  • learning outcomes: Sort files according to scripts and agendas and by change. Manage and plan the control of the movie: export of material, copies, archiving, reporting, controls, from the set to the laboratory
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: 1) Types of management of the footage - formats and technologies over time - internal and external processing cycle 2) Management and archiving of the assistant material for editing Data management and transcoding
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 9

Shooting and lights techniques

  • year: II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: III semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 5
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): prof Francesca Amitrano – Accademia di Belle Arti Naples
  • learning outcomes: Ability to assist the director of photography in processing and correcting the image colorimetry, perform.

Knowledge of  the basic concepts of video and film shooting

  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents:

1) Language and techniques of shooting and lighting

2) Hardware and software verification in relation to the technical specifications of the audiovisual project Setting up the digital cameras,

3) Digital image management during the shooting phase; Setting of cameras and colorimetry;

  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 10

Assembly theory and technique

  • year: I and II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: I and III semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 8
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Giogiò Franchini; Pietro Centomani (RAI); prof Davide Franco (Accademia di Belle Arti Naples).
  • Learning outcomes: Organize equipment, plan and execute the assembly of images, in line with the creative inputs and the purposes of the product.
  • Check the final product by checking the stylistic and narrative coherence and the technical standards
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents:
  • 1) Direction and editing, screenplay and editing. How to guarantee continuity and narrative coherence; 2) Language: the lexicon of shooting and the lexicon of editing; Case analysis and exercises on Fiction, Documentary, TV show, Theater and Music, Journalism, Advertising; 3) Video editing with specific software for several platforms. Online and multi-camera editing (TV drama, TV show). Off line (cinema, doc, tv, multimedia etc.); 4) Acquisition and transcoding of audiovisual materials from the various shooting systems and formats Synchronization Finalization Output formats. Dedicated software. Control of the final audiovisual product
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 11

Digital Effects _Compositing

  • year: I and II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: II and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 8
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Riccardo Russo
  • learning outcomes: Knowledge of multimedia techniques for entertainment, for cultural heritage, for video games, for cinema. Ability to create the digital compositing and 3D effects necessary in audiovisual and cinema and learn about software, formats and operating environments of greater diffusion.
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations   and Laboratory.
  • course contents: 1) Iconography and evolution of techniques
  • 2) Languages of digital effects and "image processing". Case history and exercises on Motion graphics, CGI, Graphics (RR) Aesthetics of interfaces, Interaction design (CG). Net art Compositing. 3) Software dedicated to Da Vinci platforms, Adobe, etc. and formats of materials from different shooting systems and formats
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 12

Digital Effects _ Color Correction

  • year II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: III and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 8
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Simona Infante
  • learning outcomes: Know the aesthetics and styles of photography and color in cinema and audiovisual.

Operate with the preset settings (L.U.T. - look up table) during the recovery phase.

Be able to plan the filming process, check the file conversion parameters.

  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents:
  1. Tracking
  2. Color correction,
  3. Contrast,
  4. Saturation,
  5. High and low lights,
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

 

UNIT 13

Elements of Audio Post-production

  • year: I and II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: II and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 5
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): prof Simone Costantino (Accademia di Belle Arti di Naples); Alessandro Papa
  • learning outcomes: Know and apply sound detection and design methodologies Analyze and apply sound research and experimentation methods for multimedia products. Post-production dialogues, music, soundtracks
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: 1) Acquisition of live audio on the set; 2) Sound design, soundscape, Sound Composition; 3) Mixer, Conforming ecoding and mastering; 4) Design of sound spaces
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian

 

UNIT 14

Mastercalss

  • year: I and II year
  • period in which the unit is delivered: II and IV semester
  • number of ECTS awarded: 2
  • type: mandatory
  • name(s) of lecturer(s): Roberto Perpignani, Giogiò Franchini, Daniela Ciancio, Antonio Capuano
  • learning outcomes: Overview of the different professions and departments envolved in audiovisual
  • mode of delivery : classroom lessons with slides and video, e-learning; Exercise, Simulations and Laboratory.
  • course contents: testimonies on direction, screenplay, editing, costume, scenography, music, etc.
  • methods and criteria of assessment: a multiple-choice test at the end of the unit, midterm exam (evaluation of a project)
  • language of instruction: Italian