Universität Wien

124265 KO Critical Media Analysis (2013W)

Making Your Movies Mean. An Introduction to the Cultural Analysis of Film

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 15.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 22.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 29.10. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 05.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 12.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 19.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 26.11. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 03.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 10.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 17.12. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 07.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 14.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 21.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Tuesday 28.01. 11:00 - 13:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The ability to analyse film and a critical understanding of film are both integral parts of 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. The overall aim of this class will be to denaturalise what seems natural and make the invisible visible.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, participation in class discussions, oral presentation OR written close analysis of a sequence, final essay.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This class is meant to meet the needs of students who want to include films and movies into their future teaching and/or into their future cultural studies research projects.

Examination topics

Small group and all-class discussion of set readings, set clips and clips selected by students.

Reading list

TBP

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.5-426, BA07.3
Lehrinhalt: 12-4260

Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22