Course code

BFM7393.FK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Audiovisuaalne loojutustus

Course title in English

Audiovisual Storytelling

ECTS credits

5.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To teach students in a practice based approach how to tell stories using audiovisual means of expression

Brief description of the course

Audiovisual Storytelling requires a language and an approach to telling stories that differs from other forms of expressions. In order to tell a story in an audio-visual format the students have to learn how to “translate” content, stories, ideas into dramaturgical format suitable for screen media. During the course the students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge how to frame their content for the screen. The course includes exercises in scriptwriting, different forms of narratives, pitching formats, an introduction to scriptwriting software, the basics of cinematography and a practical exercise in film production (maximum 4 minutes of mobile phone short documentary, journalistic reportage or fiction film). It is aimed at students who have to tell stories in audiovisual formats whether future journalists, filmmakers or producers of cross-media content

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has a conceptual understanding of the specific aspects of audio-visual storytelling;
- has developed their practical skills in scriptwriting and have produced, directed and shot a short documentary, fiction film or reportage.

Teacher

Dirk Hoyer, PhD

Study programmes containing that course

Contemporary Media (BFNMM/18.FK)
Contemporary Media (BFNMM/17.FK)