The Theory of Editing 1

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Subject guarantor:

Martin ČIHÁK, Georgy BAGDASAROV

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin ČIHÁK, Georgy BAGDASAROV

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to introduce students to the changes in editing from the beginnings of cinema to the advent of sound.

Mode of study:

Discussions, analyses of media recording samples, Analyses of texts.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Awareness of the significance of editing theory knowledge for one's own creating.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements necessary.

Course contents:

The course deals with the analysis of the changing theory of editing, from the origins of cinemato to the introduction of sound. In addition to the basics of Griffithian narrative composition, the lectures concentrate on presenting a detailed introduction to the work and theoretical ideas of the Russian montagists.

Recommended or required reading:

Jevgenij Gromov, Osud umělce (Filmová avantgarda a Lev Kulešov). ČFÚ, Praha 1990.

Viktor Šklovskij, Nekonečné záhady (Úvahy o teoretickém zobecnění filmové praxe). ČFÚ, Praha 1990.

Lev Kulešov, Základy filmové režie. skripta FAMU, SPN, Praha 1974.

Josef Valušiak, Základy střihové skladby. skripta FAMU.

Karel Reisz, Umění filmové skladby. skripta FAMU

Jerzy Plažewski, Filmová řeč. Orbis, Praha 1967.

Jan Kučera, Alexandr Dovženko básník revoluce. ČFÚ, Praha 1971.

V. Pudovkin, Film, scenár, réžia, herec. Tatran, Bratislava 1982.

A Marjamov, Vsevolod Pudovkin. Čs. Státní film , Praha 1955.

S. M. Ejzenštejn, Kamerou, tužkou i perem. Orbis, Praha 1959.

Béla Balász, Film, vývoj a podstata nového umenia. SVKL, Bratislava 1957

Ernest Lindgren, Filmové umění. ÚPF, Praha 1961

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity in lectures

Completion of on-going tests

Completion of the final exam.

Course web page:

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Further information:

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

	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
Tue	místnost 311 Učebna KSS 311 (Lažanský palác) ČIHÁK M. 15:40–18:05 (přednášková par. 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	15:40–18:05	ČIHÁK M.	Učebna KSS 311 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Animation - Master (optional subject)
• Documentary Film - Master (optional subject)
• Documentary Film - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Animation - Master (optional subject)
• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Master (optional subject)
• Film Directing - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Film Directing - Master (optional subject)
• Cinematography - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Cinematography - Master (optional subject)
• Production - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Production - Master (optional subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Editing - Bachelor (qualification subject, optional subject)
• Editing - Master (optional subject)
• Sound Design - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Sound Design - Master (optional subject)
• Photography CZ - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography CZ - Master (optional subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Master (optional subject)
• Restoring of Photogrphy (optional subject)