The Theory of Editing 4

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to introduce the changes in editing from the beginning of cinema to the entrance of sound.

Mode of study:

Discussion, media example analysis, text analyses, presentation of one paper on a assigned topic.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of „Editing Theory 3.“

Course contents:

The course applies structural and semiotic theories to analyses of a specific film work or part of a work. It introduces students to the connotations and methods of using the concepts of language, speech, code, sign, meaning, the signifier, the signified, text, metatext, narrative, message. It deals with the categories of signs and the typology of signs (icons, symbols, etc.).

Recommended or required reading:

Guy Gauthier, 21 lecons sur l´ image et le sens.

J.Aumont, M.Marie, L´analyse des Films.

J.Aumont, L´Image.

M.Joly: L´image et son interpretation.

M.Petříček, Znaky každodennosti. Praha 1993.

M. Foucault, Slová a veci. Bratislava 1987.

J. Kučera, Střihová skladba ve filmu a v televizi. AMU, Praha2002.

J. Valušiak, Střihovou skladbou k n-té dimenzi. AMU, Praha 2000.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity is lectures

Completion of on-going tests

Completion of the final exam

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No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Editing - Master (qualification subject)