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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Certificate Course in Film Analysis

Department of Media Studies

Christ College, Bangalore

Certificate Course in Film Analysis

Course instructor: Darshin Naidoo

Course fee : Rs 1000.00

Dates: Dec 9, 16; Jan 6 13, 20, ..
Time: 9 am to 7 pm (with breaks)

Max intake: 30 (First come first serve basis)

Course Description

An introduction to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing with a focus on screenplay and story structure.

The course is grounded in the belief that movies are much more than entertainment, they’re stimulants, motivators, depressants, and in some cases, medication. Film's ability to convey the riches of the human experience at its best and worst. The intent of this class is to teach the student to appreciate the artistic and narrative quality of film as one of our most endearing art forms. Primary focus will be on film criticism and analysis. Numerous genres of film will be studied.

Course Objective

At the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Understand the historical and cultural context for films.

2. Compare and use the various styles and techniques of film.

3. Identify the elements of narrative.

4. Be able to identify visual components of various genres of film.

5. Be able to conduct an original in-depth critical analysis of film from an academic, literature standpoint and production standpoint (including cinematography, acting, editing, sound and narrative)

6. Employ academic and literary standards to the research paper, including bibliography. Critique film form and content.

7. Analyze and evaluate a film's cinematography, acting, editing, sound and writing components.

8. Produce critical analysis and journalistic reviews.

Assessment: Students must demonstrate a proficiency in understanding of the language of film through a series of written assignments.

Course Objective for screenplay and story

Structure, Format & Action

  • 3 Act Structure - breaking a story into beginning, middle and end
  • Turning Points – take the action in different directions
  • Proper Formatting – learn industry standards and techniques
  • Writing Action/Description – the greatest mark of an experienced writer

Character & Conflict

  • Building Your Protagonist – explore background, need(s), character flaw(s), and transformation
  • Building Your Antagonist – make your protagonist real, explore need(s) and downfall
  • Types of Conflict – the three major human strains
  • Hallmarks of Great Conflict – techniques to building greater conflict

Plot & Subplot

  • The Functions of Subplot – how to use subplots to enhance your story
  • The Structure of Subplot – usually the source of most loose-ends in a story
  • Good Dialogue – techniques for improving your dialogue

List of Films to Source Final 20 From

1

Crash


2

American Beauty


3

Seven Samurai


4

Shawshank Redemption


5

Seven


6

Die Hard


7

Casablanca


8

Raise the Red Lantern


9

The Godfather


10

Children of Men


11

Matrix


12

Bladerunner


13

Cinema Paradiso


14

Chinatown


15

Mystic River


16

Lives of Others


7

Silence of the Lambs


18

Bin Jip


19

21 Grams


20

Hustle and Flow


21

One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest


22

Citizen Kane


23

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly


24

Thelma and Louise


25

Terminator 2


26

Lethal Weapon


27

Mississippi Burning


28

The Killing Fields


29

Exorcist


30

When Harry Met Sally


31

Sleepless in Seattle


32

You've Got Mail


33

When Harry Met Sally



34

Addicted to Love


35

Point Break


36

Mad Max


37

Invasion of the Body Snatchers


38

Beverly Hills Cop


39

The Untouchables


40

A Fish Called Wanda


41

Il Postino/ The Postman


42

Good Fellas


43

Fargo


44

American Graffiti


45

Life is Beautiful


46

Saving Private Ryan


47

Aparajito


48

Bhuvan Shome


49

A Few Good Men


50

Saturday Night Fever


51

The Jewel of the Nile






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