Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.
Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Subject
Course planning information
Course notes
The Art of Storytelling in Cinema
This second-year course is the next step in developing professional-level expertise in filmmaking. Our practical approach gives students hands-on experience with a wide range of professional equipment and begins the process of building collaboration and connections in a community of creative artists who share a passion for filmmaking.
Creative collaboration is a key aspect of this course. Students work in larger teams to write and produce original short films. Bring your own story ideas or start from scratch, brainstorming ideas, writing scripts, and bringing these cinematic stories to life.
The course is focused on groups working on a single film project across the 12-week semester, following the industry path of story development, production planning, principal photography then post-production.
Students work with more advanced cinema cameras, double system audio and use Da Vinci Resolve software across, editing, colour grading and sound mixing. This course is a step up from the first year in technical complexity and provides students with more time, larger crews, and more creative freedom to create their film projects.
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate a confident level of understanding with the technical elements of film production tools, techniques and processes. (Graduate profile: Toi – Creativity C1, C3; Mohio - Virtuosity D1, D3)
- 2 Demonstrate abilities in the creative aspects of filmmaking through development, planning, production and post-production. (Graduate profile: Whanaungatanga - Connectedness A3; Toi – Creativity C1, C3; Mōhio - Virtuosity D1, D2, D3)
- 3 Work positively and productively in group and individual assessment projects demonstrating the ability to independently contribute and assist in effective planning and project delivery. (Graduate profile: Whanaungatanga -Connectedness A3; Toi – Creativity B1, C1, C2, C3; Mohio - Virtuosity D1, D2, D3; Whanaungatanga - Connectedness E1, E2, E3)
- 4 Demonstrate independent abilities to follow course assessment briefs and effectively meet milestones and deadlines. (Graduate profile: Toi – Creativity C3; Mohio – Virtuosity D1, D2, D3; Whanaungatanga -Connectedness E1, E2, E3)
- 5 Demonstrate critical thinking through self-reflection and peer evaluation, and actively engage in workshops, exercises and course work. (Graduate profile: Toi – Creativity B1, C1, C2, C3; Mohio – Virtuosity D1, D3; Whanaungatanga -Connectedness E1, E2, E3)
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Assessments
| Assessment | Learning outcomes assessed | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 2 3 4 5 | 100% |
Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.
You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.
Explanation of assessment types
Explanation of assessment types
- Computer programmes
- Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
- Creative compositions
- Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
- Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
- Exam (centrally scheduled)
- An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
- Oral or performance or presentation
- Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
- Participation
- You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
- Portfolio
- Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
- Practical or placement
- Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
- Simulation
- Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
- Test
- Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
- Written assignment
- Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.
Textbooks needed
There are no set texts for this course.