Film
Studies and Appreciation: Course Contents
Course Code and
Title: 2011-223;
Film Studies & Appreciation
Credit: 3 Credit Hours | CIE Marks: 60 | Semester End Examination Marks: 40
RATIONALE OF THE COURSE
Film Studies and Appreciation is a foundational course designed to introduce students in the Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology to the rich history, technical aspects, and critical analysis of filmmaking. This course provides a comprehensive:
- Evolution of film (Film studies & History) চলচ্চিত্র কিভাবে উদ্ভব হলো
- Early experiments (Film studies & History) প্রথম দিকের পরীক্ষা-নিরীক্ষা
- Contemporary cinema (Case studies & History) সাম্প্রতিক সময়ের চলচ্চিত্র
- Tools of appreciation (Appreciation) চলচ্চিত্র সমালোচনার খুটিনাটী
- Critical Analysis of films (Appreciation) চলচ্চিত্র সমালোচনা
The curriculum covers a range of topics, including the history
of film, early cinema, film analysis, technical
aspects of filmmaking, film genres, and film review.
By studying these topics, students will develop a deeper understanding of
the art and craft of filmmaking. They will be able to appreciate the
historical context of film development, analyze films from a critical
perspective, understand the technical aspects of filmmaking, and develop
their own filmmaking skills through practical exercises. Overall, the
Film Studies and Appreciation course is designed to provide students with a
solid foundation in film theory and analysis, preparing them for further
studies in multimedia and creative technology.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
|
Sl No |
Topics |
Hours |
CLO |
|
|
1. Introduction and Overview of the Course (Contents: Course Outline) |
2 |
|
|
2 |
2. History of the development of film camera and the early experiments: (Contents: persistence of vision, zoetrope, contributions of Émile Reynaud, contributions of Eadweard Muybridge, contributions of Étienne-Jules Marey, contribution of George Eastman, contribution of Thomas Alva Edison and Willian K. L. Dickson.) |
2 Hours |
1 |
|
3-4 |
4. Critical analysis of Satyajit Ray's essay on film making - Part 1: (Contents: দুটি সমস্যা, চলচ্চিত্রের সংলাপ প্রসঙ্গে) |
4 Hours |
2 |
|
5-6 |
5. Critical analysis of
Satyajit Ray's essay on film making - Part 2: (Contents: বাংলা চলচ্চিত্রের আর্টের দিক) |
4 Hours |
2 |
|
7-8 |
Review on Mid Term and
Preparatory Leave |
4 Hours |
|
|
9-10 |
Quiz 01, 02 & Mid Term
Examination |
4 Hours |
|
|
11 |
6. Camera shots, angles, and
movements: (Contents: extreme long shot, long shot, medium shot, close up
shot, extreme close up shot, eye level shot, reverse angle shot, and camera
movements) |
4 Hours |
3 |
|
12-13 |
7. Film Genres: (Contents:
What are film genres?, What are film sub-genres?, 13 most common film genres
with examples.) |
4 Hours |
4 |
|
14 |
8. Construction of a film
review: (Contents: Key points to remember while writing a film review, case
study, discussion on the works of previous reviewers.) |
2 Hours |
4 |
|
15-16 |
Presentation |
4 Hours |
|
|
17-18 |
Review on Final Examination
& Preparatory Leave |
4 Hours |
|
|
19-20 |
Quiz 03 & Final Examination |
6 Hours |
|
COURSE
LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO):
By the end of the Course, the Student will be able to
learn the following.
|
CLO1 |
This course will provide students with insights into
the historical and cultural contexts of various films,
fostering a deeper appreciation for the role of cinema in society. |
|
CLO2 |
Students will enhance their written and oral
communication skills, allowing them to articulate their thoughts
and insights about films coherently. |
|
CLO3 |
Students will develop the ability to critically
analyze and interpret films, including understanding cinematic
techniques, storytelling elements, and visual aesthetics. |
|
CLO4 |
Students will gain the ability to interpret and
critique films, exploring themes, symbolism,
and directorial choices to engage in meaningful discussions
about the cinematic experience. |
RECOMMENDED READINGS:
- বিষয় চলচ্চিত্র (সত্যজিৎ রায়)
- চলচ্চিত্র (তানভীর মোকাম্মেল)
- চলচ্চিত্র নির্মানের কলাকৌশল (মাহবুব আজাদের সম্পাদনায় বিখাত চলচ্চিত্রকারদের প্রবন্ধ সঙ্কলন )
- Cinema Speculation (Quentin Tarantino)
- Great Movies 100 Years of Cinema (Andrew Heritage)
ASSESSMENT
PATTERN
|
Bloom’s
Criteria |
Attendance (07) |
Class
Test (15) |
Assignment (5) |
Presentation (8) |
Mid Term (25) |
|
Remember |
|
2 |
|
|
10 |
|
Understand |
|
3 |
|
3 |
4 |
|
Apply |
|
5 |
2 |
|
00 |
|
Analyse |
|
3 |
|
|
05 |
|
Evaluate |
|
2 |
1 |
2 |
06 |
|
Create |
|
|
2 |
3 |
00 |
SEE – Semester End
Examination [40 marks]
|
Bloom
Criteria |
The
score for the Test |
|
Remember |
06 |
|
Understand |
06 |
|
Apply |
7.5 |
|
Analyze |
16 |
|
Evaluate |
4.5 |
|
Create |
00 |
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