The course, with the support of a professional teacher (in this case, a cameraman/ videomaker, and with some examples from the history of cinema and video, introduces to the use of a digital videocamera: methods, techniques, approach. The student who succesfully completes the course will be able to conceive and realize short audiovisual products. The course is basically useful for students interested in a final dissertation with a multimedia product. The course also gives a basic ability in audiovisual languages and techniques useful in the field of communication activities, cultural documentations, short video-essays. The students, accompanied by the teachers, have the possibility to use videocameras in the Department workshop classes and outside.

- The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology and to e able to realize a short audiovisual product. - During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression. - The student's ability to explain correctly the main topics presented during the course at the board will be assessed. - With the oral presentation, to be made to the teacher and the other students, the student must demonstrate the ability to evaluate the realization of his short video and organise an effective exposition of the results. - The student must demonstrate the ability to put into practice and to execute, with critical awareness, the approach and the technical activities carried

Methods:

• Final oral exam
• Final laboratory practical demonstration

Further information:
Workshop final demonstration (video realization: 60%; participation in classes and discussions and ability to work in collaboration, final discussion: 40%)