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124264 KO Critical Media Analysis (2019S)

Crane Shot, Close-Up, CGI: Critical Film Analysis

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

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

All sessions are 16:00 - 17:30 (non-Berkeley time)

  • Wednesday 13.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 20.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 27.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 03.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 10.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 08.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 15.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 22.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 29.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 05.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 12.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 19.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 26.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content

How can we study film? What kind of media literacy do we need to 'read' movies critically? And what do we mean by saying that (moving) “images are never transparent windows onto the world” (Rose, Visual Methodologies 2)?

Proposing that the meaning of film is not exhausted by the subject matter and storyline, this film class sets out to equip students with the tools to analyze the complex filmic meaning-making with a focus on production technologies: film photography, mise en scène, movement, editing, sound.

Students' own film production will be encouraged.

Schedule

13.03. Critical Media Literacy (Intro)
20.03. Photography 1
27.03. Photography 2
03.04. Mise en scène
10.04. Movement
08.05. Editing
15.05. Sound
22.05. Critical Media Literacy (Outro)
29.05. Midterm Exam
05.06. Midterm-Exam Feedback and Project Presentation Team α (Feedback Team δ)
12.06. Project Presentations Teams β, γ, and δ (Feedback Teams ε, ζ, and η)
19.06. Project Presentations Teams ε, ζ, and η (Feedback Teams θ, ι, and κ)
26.06. Project Presentations Teams θ, ι, and κ (Feedback Teams α, β, and γ)

Aims

Aimed at students in the BA and BEd programs, this class is designed to contribute to the methodological skills involved in critical media analysis.
This course also intends to develop students' practical film production skills.

Methods

A blended learning environment combines in-class and online research-based learning activities with a focus on giving and taking peer feedback.

Assessment and permitted materials

A In-class and Moodle performance;
B midterm exam;
C essay project.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum Requirements

• In-class presence: the maximum number of absences (without formally providing a reason) is 2;
• total score of ≥50 points.

Assessment Criteria

A In-class and Moodle performance:
• Moodle analysis assignment (450-750 words) plus in-class screening (5-10 minutes): 15 points,
• pre-class readings and in-class performance (actively contributing to achieving course aims): 15 points;
• Moodle feedback of partner team's project proposal (250-300 words): 12 points.

B Midterm exam (based on class bank of key terms, pass mark 50%): 22 points.

C Essay project:
• Moodle project-proposal submission (250-300 words): 12 points;
• in-class project presentation (10 minutes presentation plus 20 minutes discussion): 12 points;
• email essay submission (750-1000 words): 12 points.

100-089 points: 1 (Sehr gut)
088-076 points: 2 (Gut)
075-063 points: 3 (Befriedigend)
062-050 points: 4 (Genügend)
049-000 points: 5 (Nicht genügend)

Examination topics

Class bank of key terms.

Reading list

Class readings will be available on Moodle. The first reading will be sent via e-mail before the first session.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.5-426, BA07.3; BEd 08a.2, BEd 08b.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4260

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33