ZURb1116 Journalistic technological competence

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Bc. Jakub Frajt (seminar tutor)
Bc. Zuzana Hodinková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Filip Johánek (seminar tutor)
Bc. Bibiána Hroncová (assistant)
Mgr. Anna Luštická (assistant)
Mgr. Jan Miškov (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Iveta Jansová, Ph.D.
Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Bc. Pavlína Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Media Studies and Journalism – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZURb1116/01: Wed 8:00–9:40 PC54, Z. Hodinková, F. Johánek
ZURb1116/02: Wed 10:00–11:40 PC54, Z. Hodinková, F. Johánek
ZURb1116/03: Wed 14:00–15:40 PC54, J. Frajt, Z. Hodinková, F. Johánek
ZURb1116/04: Wed 18:00–19:40 PC54, J. Frajt, Z. Hodinková, F. Johánek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 76 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/76, only registered: 0/76
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Students will adopt technical basics for capturing and editing sound, photos and video. They will learn to handle equipment for capturing audio/photo/video material, choose appropriate devices, combine them and eliminate factors decreasing the quality of records. Furhter, they will familiarize with basics of editing of captured material (format options, operating software, export etc.). The main goal of this subject is to adopt fundamental skills, that they can develop in subsequent courses.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge - basic orientation in theory, but mainly operational knowledge in the field of broadcasting media technology. Having passed the subject, the student will be able to use photographic, sound and video technologies and software necessary for the exercise of the profession in the progressive media era. Further, he/she will be able to analyze the technical quality and parameters of journalistic production. Abilities - practical and functional - the student will be able to use his/her knowledge in practice while creating and evaluating journalistic works. He/she is capable of working self-dependently. He/she manages the entire process from taking the audio/video recording, through its processing and adjustment to exporting it. General competencies - the student, being expertly equipped in media technologies, will be able to use the knowledge and abilities in everyday news reporting, work independently and bear the responsibility as expert technological editor in media industry.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introductory Seminar + Photography – basic terms, technical parameters of photography
  • 2. Photography – manipulating with recording devices + 1st task assignment (photo)
  • 3. Photography – composition, light, focal distance
  • 4. Photography – basics of editing photography
  • 5. Audio – basic terms, technical parametres of input, formats + submission of 1st task - photography
  • 6. Audio – manipulating with recording devices, capturing of audio + 2nd task assignment (audio)
  • 7. Audio – operating software for sound editing
  • 8. Audio – editing of sound, voice over
  • 9. Video – basic terms, technical parametres of input, formats + submission of 2nd task - audio
  • 10. Video – manipulating with recording devices, capturing of video + 3rd task assignment (video)
  • 11. Video – sound, operating software for video editing
  • 12. Video – video editing
  • Video - submission of 3rd task - video
Literature
    recommended literature
  • B. BROWN. Cinematography, theory and practice. Focal Press, 2012
  • T. HOLMAN. Sound for film and television Focal Press, 2002.
  • G. KENNEL. Color and mastering digital cinema. Focal Press, 2007.
  • BLÁHA, Ivo. Zvuková dramaturgie audiovizuálního díla. 3. upravené vydání. Praha: Nakladatelství Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2014, 153 stran. ISBN 9788073313036. info
  • TRAVERS, Peter and James CHEADLE. Velká kniha stylů portrétní fotografie : kniha receptů na profesionální techniky portrétování. Translated by Rostislav Kavan. První vydání. Brno: Zoner Press, 2013, 176 stran. ISBN 9788074132490. info
  • HARRINGTON, Richard. Video s DSLR : od momentek k nádherným snímkům. Translated by Jan Dvořák. 1. vydání. Brno: Computer press, 2013, 280 stran. ISBN 9788025137963. info
  • NITČE, Leo. Možnosti výroby pořadů pro webovou televizi (Possibilities of Web TV Programs Creation). In Nové trendy v médiích II: rozhlas a televize. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2012, p. 141-165, 24 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5826-2. URL info
  • VIERS, Ric. The location sound bible : how to record professional dialogue for film and TV. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions, 2012, xv, 354. ISBN 9781615931200. info
  • VLACHÝ, Václav. Praxe zvukové techniky. 3., aktualiz. a dopl. vyd. Praha: Muzikus, 2008, 297 s. ISBN 9788086253466. URL info
  • JOHNSON, Dave. Jak využívat digitální fotoaparát. Praha: Softpress, 2004, 382 s. ISBN 8086497577. info
  • NEFF, Ondřej, Jan BŘEZINA and Petr PODHAJSKÝ. Fotografování s digitálním fotoaparátem. Praha: Institut digitální fotografie, 2003, 96 s. +. ISBN 80-903210-1-1. info
  • SHEPPARD, Robert. Škola fotografování : digitální technika. Praha: Sanoma Magazines, 2003, 164 s. ISBN 8070262559. info
Teaching methods
The course is designed as a seminar. Students will fulfil particularly practical excercises and group tasks.
Assessment methods
Only 2 absences are tolerated, active participation is recommended. Submission of 3 partial tasks, that will be announced in each block. Presentation of submitted tasks at final colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

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