VISUAL WORKSHOP (4 SCU)

Learning Outcomes :

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: Explain about visual story telling; Describe basic visual elements; Explain how to control visual elements; Identify types of visual language; Describe the process of translating written exposition to visual presentation; Translate visual elements to express emotions of continuous actions.

Topics :

This course equips students with the basic understanding of visual language, reinforcing the skills of telling stories using series or sequential images. In this course, students will be introduced to the principles of developing idea and composing scenes. By the end of the course, students should be able to create visual planning and familiar with storyboard development. The course starts from studying composition, followed by exploring different camera angles, and translating written narrative into shooting plan with storyboard. Students will learn visual narrative techniques and discuss visual options of selected storyline.
Prerequisite : NONE