Film Language 2

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Subject guarantor:

Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO

Name of lecturer(s):

Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The class is about competence and knowledge of basic film language and grammar, through analysis of material and screenings (also of students material.)

Mode of study:

Seminar class.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Film Language 1

Course contents:

Students are required to understand basic forms of film language, from frame and shot, to sequence and scene, as well as rhetorical figures, symbols, narrative functions, presentation of characters, inner and external conflict, dramatic problem as well as dramatic structure. Etc.

Classes are devoted to analysis of film text (ex. Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Schindler´s List etc), from filmmaker´s point of view. Students become familiar with film form and film excellence.

Knowledge of set, film staff, practical production and filmmaker´s experience and problems are also explored.

Recommended or required reading:

Will be provided by lecturer and be available for reference, knowledge of films selected is required (will be announced during classes).

Assessment methods and criteria:

Based on participation and results.

The final assignement is 2-page long paper. The details are given during the semester. The delivery date is mid of June via e-mail.

Course web page:

Note:

None

Schedule for winter semester 2015/2016:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2015/2016:

	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 439 Seminární učebna CDM (Lažanský palác) ROBBIANO G. 14:00–15:35 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	14:00–15:35	Giovanni Battista ROBBIANO	Seminární učebna CDM Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (qualification subject)