FILM UNIVERSITY

BABELSBERG
KONRAD WOLF

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is Europe's only university that educates young talent where films and
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Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF

Cinematography
Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 11
14482 Potsdam Film University, October 2014
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www.filmuniversitaet.de www.filmuniversitaet.de Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) | Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
It is the images on the screen that, through their beauty or horror, Career Opportunities CINEMATOGRAPHY (B.F.A.) CURRICULUM During their graduation project, students are involved in every step of
amaze audiences, draw them into the story, and allow them to Freelance cinematographer in the fields of film and television; image Basic Module filmmaking from the initial idea and concept development to
empathize with the people or characters in a film. To create images that composition / cinematography for fiction and non-fiction films or Introductory Courses production and postproduction. As graduation projects require
do not just randomly capture things, but actually tell a story, television programs, production companies, editorial departments, or Study Modules interdisciplinary teamwork, students get the opportunity to establish
cinematographers need both technical expertise and an understanding freelance directors; independent artistic projects. The film university's Fundamentals of Cinematography I the basis for future collaborations.
of dramatic concepts as well as the artistic ability to give images an Cinematography programs aim at qualifying students to hold the broad Introduction to Dramaturgy / History
identity and films a distinctive visual style. occupational title of Director of Photography and at promoting the Fundamentals of Cinematography II Prerequisites
The work of a cinematographer does not begin with the shooting of a acceptance of this title in the film industry. Fundamentals of Cinematography III Successful completion of the Cinematography B.F.A. program or
film, but with the discussion of the story during concept development. Professional Practice comparable qualifications.
Likewise, it doesn't end with image composition during the production Electives
phase, but with the postproduction of the images shot on location. Project Modules Program Duration and Scope
In many cases, postproduction is as time-consuming as shooting itself. Cinematography Workshop / Exercises 6 semesters (120 credits)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Interdisciplinary Film Project I
- What techniques are available to cinematographers and Interdisciplinary Film Project II CINEMATOGRAPHY (M.F.A.) CURRICULUM
how are they employed? The Cinematography B.F.A. program of Film University Babelsberg Project Modules Study Modules
- How does technology influence artistic expression? KONRAD WOLF combines theoretical fundamentals with practical and Artistic Graduation Project Creative Cinematography
- What roles do framing, lighting, color, camera movements, creative exercises in the field of image composition. In cinematography Bachelor's Thesis Electives
and camera positions play in image composition? and interdisciplinary courses, students acquire theoretical knowledge Current Tendencies
- How do you collect material or conduct research and put it into practice during format development workshops, Project Module
with visual methods? lighting seminars, and project work. Small class sizes allow for In-depth Module Preparation of Artistic Graduation Project
- How do you create storylines, characters, and atmospheres? personalized training. Cinematography Graduation Modules
- How do you create visually exciting narratives in documentary During their undergraduate program, students develop and implement Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Artistic Graduation Project
films? one non-fiction and one fiction film project in collaboration with other Master's Thesis
- What promising technological solutions are currently being disciplines. Many of these films are screened and reviewed at The Cinematography M.F.A. program of Film University Babelsberg Creative Project and Research Work
developed in the media industry and how could they be international film festivals. For further cinematography exercises and KONRAD WOLF aims at expanding students' individual artistic
employed? graduation projects, students have access to up-to-date 2D and 3D high- approach and at enhancing the practical skills acquired during the
definition technology. The film university's Cinematography B.F.A. B.F.A. program. Based on the experience with traditional analogue
The film university's Cinematography B.F.A. and M.F.A. programs aim program adequately prepares students for creative teamwork in cinematography as well as with 2D and 3D high-definition
at producing cinematographers equipped with technical expertise, the audiovisual media industry. technologies students have gained during their undergraduate studies,
academic knowledge, and their own signature. The programs enable the M.F.A. program focuses on refining their personal artistic style.
graduates to pursue careers in feature and documentary filmmaking Prerequisites Due to their relevance to the future professional practice of cinemato-
and to assume assignments in the fields of cinematography, lighting, University entrance qualification and practical experience in the field graphy, issues in the fields of psychology, perception, and media ethics
and color grading for film and television productions. Graduates have of filmmaking. also play an important role in the program. Interdisciplinary projects
all the skills they need for any type of 2D or 3D cinematography allow M.F.A. students to focus on either non-fiction or fiction film.
from improvised, independently produced experimental films to Program Duration and Scope Students are given the opportunity to actively participate in research
high-tech feature films. 6 semesters (180 credits) on new visual formats, such as 180 projection (immersive cinema).