Universität Wien

120036 VO Cultural and Regional Studies (403, 404, 405) = VO M 10 (BA) (2009W)

Making Movies Mean. An Introduction to the Conventions of Cinema.

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Diese LVA gilt für das Bachelorstudium nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

This class will start on the 22.10.2009.

Details

max. 150 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 17.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture course will introduce student to key practices and selected issues relevant to the study of film. The ability to analyse film and a critical understanding of film are both integral parts of media literacy. This course will help you understand the complex and dense language of moving image texts, which we have all learned to “read” while not being necessarily aware of this skill. We will explore the basic codes of film with the aim of unpacking the layers of meaning encoded in conventions. You should come to understand how everything in a film is saying something, while at the same time contributing to the film’s overall meaning. We will explore the visual language of frames, dismantle the editing process and learn about the importance of sound.

Assessment and permitted materials

This will be on the basis of a final 90-minute written examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The overall aim of this lecture will be to denaturalise what seems natural and make the invisible visible.

Examination topics

Interactive lecture, if possible.

Reading list

A reading list will be provided.

Association in the course directory

Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612

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