Film Analysis 1

Subject guarantor:

Miloslav HOLMAN

Name of lecturer(s):

Miloslav HOLMAN

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Introduction of theory and practice methods of cinematic work analysis focusing on its image component from aesthetic and technology perspectives on examples of significant films from various periods representing various orginal forms, styles and processes.

Mode of study:

Film screenings of Blue-ray digitally restored films from 35mm film copies supplemented by film analyses, comparison samples, quotes from artist interviews and period critiques. Supplementary image material will be discussed with the students during individual classes. Part of the classes will also be a presentation of the films' cameramen and image artist profiles

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Short introduction to film screenings presenting original works and styles of individual cameramen.

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

1.Rear windowd. Alfred Hitchockc. Robert Burks1954112 min.color

2.The Wizard of Ozd. Victor Flemingc. Harold Rosson1939101 min.color

c. George Cukor

c. Mervyn LeRoy

c. Norman Taurog

c. King Vidor

3.Henry V.d. Laurence Olivierc. Robert Krasker1944137 min. color

c. Jack Hildyard

4.Amarcordd. Federico Fellinic. Giuseppe Rotunno 1973124 min.color

5.La belle et la b?ted. Jean Cocteauc. Henri Alekan195596 min.b/w

c. René Clément

8.Les Cousinsd. Claude Chabrolc. Henri Decaë1959109 min. b/w

9.Holubiced. František Vláčilc. Jan Čuřík196076 min.b/w

10.Muerte de un ciclistad. Juan Antonio Bardemc. Alfredo Fraile195588 min.b/w

11.The Last Picture Showd. Peter BogdanovichAlex Philips1971118 min.b/w

Recommended or required reading:

Roger Seards. Making Pictures: A Century of European Cinematography. London: Aurum Press - IMAGO, 2003.

Bordwell, David ?Thompson, Kristin. Art of Film: An Introduction to the study of form and style. New York: McGraw-Hill 2013. 10th edition.

Aumont Jacques - Michele Marie. Analisis del film / Analysis of Film. Nathan. Barcelona: Ediciones Paidos Iberica 1990.

Ryan, Michael, and Melissa Lenos. An Introduction to Film Analysis: Technique and Meaning in Narrative Film. London: Continuum, 2012.

Livingstone, Margaret. Vision and Art. Biology of Seeing. New York: Abrams 2002.

Richard Misek, Chromatic Cinema. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell 2010.

Cherchi Usai Paolo Silent Cinema. An Introduction. London: British Film Institute 2000.

Torkell Sa?tervadet. Advanced Projection Manual. Oslo: FIAF ? Norwegian Film Institute 2005.

Journals and magazines: Film History, Sight and Sound etc.

Special articles focused on films analyzed that will be shared with students in Dropbox folder.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Seminar

Assessment methods and criteria:

A requirement for successful completion of the course is regular attendance at screenings and classes. At the close, the student submits an analysis of a film of the student's choice, supplemented with complete filmographic data in at least 4 standard pages.

Course web page:

Note:

No

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography (qualification subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)