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ART100ZA(芸術学 / Art studies 100)
Introduction to Film Studies

Kukhee Choo

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2024
Class code A6121
Previous Class code
Previous Class title (Film Theory and Analysis)
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金4/Fri.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市富士‐F404
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title ×
Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 100-level Introductory Courses(入門)
Art-Media-Sociology
Category (commenced 2020-2023)
Category (commenced 2016-2019)

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Outline and objectives

We live in a world where cinema dominates our everyday lives, whether we know it or not. Some skeptics view cinema as a dying medium, however, to the contrary, we are witnessing a new Renaissance of cinema with the rise of streaming platforms where media has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. This course introduces students to the terms and theories they need to know in order to analyze films in a more structural and critical manner. Lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments are designed to help students understand issues raised within film studies, and make sense of the films they encounter in their everyday lives.

Goal

1.Students will develop analytical skills in reading cinematic texts.
2.Students will learn key theories, terms, and arguments of film studies.
3.Students will develop discussion skills to exchange ideas with others.
4.Students will become familiar with important films in the history of cinema.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Each week will focus upon a different concept within film studies and instruct students on how to apply that topic to individual texts. Along the way, students will familiarize themselves with landmark films, filmmakers, filmic technologies, and filmmaking traditions by studying cinema from various eras, genres, and industries.

Classes combine lectures, film clips, discussions, analytical exercises, and student presentations. In addition, students will conduct research projects. As the history of cinema covers approximately 120 years and involves many regions, the list of the films examined in this course is eclectic. Some examples are as follows: A Trip to the Moon (1902), The Battleship Potemkin (1925), Citizen Kane (1941), Bambi (1942), Singing in the Rain (1952), Tokyo Story (1953), Psycho (1960), and Nobody Knows (2004).

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Overview, objectives, and limitations

2[対面/face to face]:Early films and theories

Lumiere brothers, Thomas Edison, Andre Bazin, etc.

3[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 1

Mise-en-scène

4[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 2

Cinematography

5[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 3

Editing

6[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 4

Sound

7[対面/face to face]:Midterm review

Student presentations

8[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 5

Narrative

9[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 6

Genre

10[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 7

Animation films

11[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 8

Auteur

12[対面/face to face]:Film Topics 9

National cinema and film festivals

13[対面/face to face]:Final review

Student presentations

14[対面/face to face]:Final review

Student presentations

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students will view films, take viewing notes, and read essays in preparation for class sessions. Students will conduct research, deliver a midterm and final presentation. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 4 hours each.

Textbooks

Corrigan, Timothy and Patricia White. The Film Experience: An Introduction. Sixth edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2021.

References

Students must purchase the textbook and read each assigned chapter before class. Additional reading material will be uploaded to HOPPII.

Grading criteria

Class participation (10%)
Film viewing notes (20%)
Asking questions, speaking up during class discussions, and participation behavior (20%)
Midterm presentation (20%)
Final presentation (30%)

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Pen and paper notebook. Students are not allowed to use computers, tablets or smartphones in this class so students must take hand-written notes in class. They must also bring hard copies of the textbook or required readings to class.

Others

Do not miss the first class as a selection process may occur. The content of this syllabus may be subject to change.

Prerequisite

None.