After completing the course with a passing result, the student shall be able to:

Knowledge

• explain the principles of colour theory, colour spaces and lighting in professional colour grading contexts
  
• analyse the role of colour in visual storytelling, mood and communication
  
• describe differences between workflows for SDR, HDR, log and RAW material as well as colour management in ACES
  
• explain colour science concepts such as gamma, contrast, saturation, white balance and dynamic range
  
• identify and interpret technical standards, delivery requirements and established workflows in professional post-production
  

Skills

• apply advanced methods for colour correction and colour grading in DaVinci Resolve in professional film and video projects
  
• use scopes, reference monitors and colour control tools to ensure technically correct exposure, colour balance and delivery according to current standards
  
• perform primary and secondary corrections using masks, power windows, keying and tracking
  
• handle different material types and workflows such as log, RAW, SDR and HDR material and work within ACES-based colour management systems
  
• use AI-based functions for colour matching, noise reduction and optimisation of workflows
  
• develop and implement LUTs, colour schemes and visual references to support consistent aesthetic expression
  

Competence

• independently plan, carry out and quality assure colour grading for film and video productions at a professional level
  
• analyse and evaluate colour and light balance from technical, aesthetic and narrative perspectives and adjust grading strategies based on the purpose and target audience of the project
  
• make well-founded decisions regarding colour management, delivery formats and workflows in relation to different distribution channels and technical standards
  
• communicate and collaborate professionally with directors, cinematographers, producers and other roles in the production team regarding colour and visual direction
• develop and justify a consistent visual colour language that strengthens storytelling and artistic coherence

Teaching is conducted through a combination of theoretical instruction, supervised laboratory work, practical colour grading exercises and project work.

The course includes, among other things:

• theoretical instruction
  
• supervised laboratory work
  
• practical work in DaVinci Resolve
  
• work with industry-related material and cases
  
• individual feedback
• independent work with a final project

Assessment is carried out through practical exercises, assignments and a final project.

The assessment concerns the student’s ability to:

• apply professional workflows for colour correction and colour grading
  
• use and evaluate technical tools, scopes and colour management strategies in relation to technical and artistic requirements
  
• analyse and justify technical, aesthetic and workflow-related decisions
  
• quality assure results according to established delivery requirements and industry standards
  
• plan, carry out and present a complete grading process with documented decisions and defined technical delivery requirements
  

Assessment requires independence, problem-solving ability, critical analysis and professional responsibility in realistic post-production situations.