Film Analysis 4

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Subject guarantor:

Marek JÍCHA

Name of lecturer(s):

Marek JÍCHA, Miloslav NOVÁK

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:

seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Student's short introduction to film screenings presenting original works and styles of individual cameramen.

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

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.

Film screenings of Blu-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.

Course Schedule (Film Screenings and Analysis):

1.Lighting design - student?s filmsd. Cinematography Dept.c. Cinematog, Dept.2013112 min.color

2.Third Mand. Carol Reed c. Robert Krasker1949101 min.color

3.Ostře sledované vlakyd. Jiří Menzelc. R Jaromír Šofr1966137 min. color

4.Holy Motorsd. Leos Caraxc. Yves Cape 2012124 min.color

c. Caroline Champetier

5.Un condamné ? mort s'est échappé?d. Robert Bressonc. Léonce-Henri Burel195696 min.b/w

6.The Shawshank Redemptiond. Frank Darabontc. Roger Deakins199496 min.b/w

7.Spalovač mrtvold. Juraj Herzc. Stanislav Milota196996 min.b/w

8.Nosferatu: Phantom der Nachtd. Werner Herzogc. Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein196996 min.b/w

9.Sedmikráskyd. Věra Chytilovác. Jaroslav Kučera1979109 min. b/w

10.Deep endd. Jerzy Skolimowskic. Charly Steinberger196676 min.b/w

11.Novecentod. Bernardo Bertoluccic. Vittorio Storaro197088 min.b/w

12.Twelve Monkeysd. Terry Gilliamc. Roger Pratt1976118 min.b/w

13.Le Notti bianched. Luchino Viscontic. Giuseppe Rotunno 1995118 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:

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

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 projected film of the student's choice, supplemented with complete filmographic data and used learning resources in at least 4 standard pages. Student will deliver his/her written film analysis until the May 30th, 2014, to email address: milnovak@email.cz in .rtf/.doc file.

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 - Screenwriting-2014 (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (optional subject)