DGN5604 · Advanced cinematic design for film

Overview

Building on the foundational knowledge and skills you developed in Cinematic design for film (DGN4604), this unit challenges you to engage with more advanced cinematic design workflows and production techniques. You’ll apply AI tools alongside practices such as dynamic camera movement, green screen compositing, on-location sound recording, lighting design, ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement), and cinematic composition. The unit supports you in developing both creative and technical fluency as you integrate AI within complex production environments, encouraging innovative approaches to storytelling while maintaining cinematic coherence and craft. Through collaborative and individual projects, you’ll refine your artistic vision, expand your technical capabilities, and deepen your critical understanding of AI’s evolving role in contemporary screen production.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

100% in-semester assessment

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced cinematic design and production techniques, including dynamic camera movement, lighting design, ADR, and green screen compositing;
2. Design and execute multi-layered video projects, combining traditional techniques with emerging technologies to achieve cinematic coherence;
3. Integrate AI tools effectively across various stages of the filmmaking process, with a particular focus on post-production;
4. Collaborate and work independently to develop original screen content that reflects a refined artistic and technical vision;
5. Produce high-quality sound recordings on location, demonstrating awareness of technical and environmental considerations;
6. Critically evaluate the role of AI and related technologies in shaping contemporary cinematic design and production practices.

Workload

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.