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46576-01 - Seminar: Filmmaking for Scientists (1 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Samer Angelone (samer.alasaad@unibas.ch)
Sylvia Martinez (sylvia.martinez@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | “Ask a scientist about Hollywood, and you’ll probably get eye rolls. But ask someone in Hollywood about science, and they’ll see dollar signs: moviemakers know that science can be the source of great stories, with all the drama and action that blockbusters require” – Randy Olson We, scientists, have great stories, and we can learn to be ‘scientists-as-filmmakers’! In this course you will learn about camera, audio, lighting equipment, and how to use film editing software, together with how to write, design and carry out the basics of making a documentary. Course program: 20 March 2023: Screenwriting & storyboard and Camera & lighting 21 March 2023: Filming short films 22 March 2023: Film editing |
| Learning objectives | -Learn the basics of filmmaking theory (Storytelling, Storyboarding, Script-writing) -Learn the basics of filmmaking practice (work with camera, light, sound) -Prepare their own films -Learning the basics of film analysis |
| Comments | Canon & Sony cameras, tripods, different lighting and sound material, will be made available. |
| Weblink | https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch |
| Admission requirements | Number of Participants: Participation is limited to 12 people. No prior knowledge required. Priority is given to PSC PhD students, if you have any questions about registering after the deadline please address to sylvia.martinez@unibas.ch |
| Course application | PSC PhD student please additionally register on the ETHZ platform (follow the link on the PSC website). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 20.03.2023 | 09.15-18.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Tuesday 21.03.2023 | 09.15-18.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Wednesday 22.03.2023 | 09.15-18.00 | Botanik, Praktikumsraum U1.003 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Botany: Recommendations (PhD subject: Botany) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | In order to obtain the ECTS point, you are required to actively participate in the theory and practice during the course days, including filming a documentary. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Integrative Biologie |