Fundamentals of Film Grammar 2
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 311FFG2 | credit | 2 | 2 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 29 to 39 hours of self-study | English | summer |
Subject guarantor
Jitka HEJTMANOVÁ
Name of lecturer(s)
Marguerite FARAG
Contents
Through exposure to a variety of short films, from all around the world, the students will
immerse themselves in the short format. Acquainting themselves with the diversity and
the flexibility of the montage of short films, particularly with ones from recent years.
Students will engage in stimulating discussions on the success or failure of these films
based on its ability to fulfill the director’s intentions and its impact on the audience. The
students will also discover the trends of the industry.
Focusing not only on the editing, dramaturgy and the different structures of films but also
on the unique aesthetics of short film, this will give the students a holistic approach in
understanding the scene. The course also expands on the industry, from the lifecycle of a
short film and what happens behind the scenes of curating short film festivals. Group
presentations, screenings and writing exercises prepare students to understand the format
on a deeper analytical level.
Learning outcomes
- Acquired skills to analyze technically and aesthetically short films.
- Understanding of how short films craft their stories.
- Enhanced critical thinking and visual literacy skills.
- Grasp over the film industry, specifically in the short films’ circuit.
Prerequisites and other requirements
- Students will collaborate with their classmates to research, and analyze the montage of a
short film in their midterm presentation.
- Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and group presentations.
- Students are encouraged to show their work in progress to the class for feedback
Literature
Ressources:
https://www.shortoftheweek.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@Omeleto/
Readings:
Reading assignments will be made available before the class.
Excerpts from: https://leidenshorts.nl/leiden-shorts/rewatch-reread/
Readings are attached to each week’s coursework.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Professionalism and participation: 20 %
Exercises: 20 % each exercise
Total: 100 %
Note
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Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Thu | 12:20–13:55 | Marguerite FARAG | Room No. 6 Lažanský palác |
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The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Academy Preparation Program - Cinematography (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Animated Film (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Directing (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Documentary (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Editing (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Photography (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Screenwriting (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Sound (optional subject)