Short Film Practical Analysis: Directing 1

Subject guarantor:

Pavel MAREK

Name of lecturer(s):

Pavel MAREK

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course is intended for students in the planning stages of their own short films. The aim of the course is for students to have exposure to a range of directing styles in order to better execute their vision. However, all students interested in learning the practical techniques of directing are welcome.

Mode of study:

Seminar, discussion

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

Although a script poses infinite possibilities for realization common situations frequently occur. This course will examine such basic occurrences (three or four person dialogue, movement shots, car scenes, landscapes, cityscapes) and how various directors have interpreted them in the short film form.

We will analyze specific situations and the rudiments of directing them. Our analysis will be deepened by an examination of well-constructed short films and to constructively critize films with various weaknesses.

The course is intended for students both who plan to direct their own short films and for those looking for skills to critique and analyze short films. Students interested in learning the full spectrum of film analysis from various dramatic styles to the practical techniques of directing are welcome.

Recommended or required reading:

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

No

Assessment methods and criteria:

Examinations:

Final

Writing assignment: A three page (double-spaced) essay comparing and contrasting the structure of two short films of their choice shown in the course. The paper has to be submitted by the 15th of November 2012. Please send it by email (no paper copies) to: pavel-marek@volny.cz with the subject: Short Films Practical Analysis--NameOfYourCourse (AP, CET,...etc). Papers not submitted in this fashion will not be graded.

Grading:

The course grade will be calculated as follows:

-Active participation in seminar discussions (20%)

-Final writing assignment(80%)

Course web page:

Note:

Detailed syllabus available upon request in FAMU International office.

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	místnost 207 Učebna 2 (Lažanský palác) MAREK P. 19:00–22:00 ODD WEEK (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	19:00–22:00	MAREK P.	Učebna 2 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography EN - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography EN - Master (optional subject)
• Erasmus (optional subject)
• Cinematography (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)