Introduction to film studies Field of study: Film and TV Production Management
Programme code: W8-S1OF19.2025

Module name: Introduction to film studies
Module code: W8-OF-S1-WWF
Programme code: W8-S1OF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Moduł o profilu propedeutycznym, którego realizacja ma na celu zaznajomienie studenta z rudymentarnymi pojęciami i terminami określającymi i nazywającymi podstawowe środki ekspresji właściwe językowi filmowemu. Student nabywa wiedzę o kompleksowej naturze języka filmowego, rozumie udział innych dziedzin sztuki w kształtowaniu poetyki filmu, poznaje historyczno-kulturowy rodowód kinematografu. Moduł jest realizowany równolegle z początkowym stadium nauki w ramach modułu z historii filmu, dostarcza narzędzi pojęciowych i terminologicznych dla realizacji zakładanych efektów kształcenia modułu historyczno filmowego zwłaszcza w zakresie umiejętności opisu, analizy i interpretacji użycia języka filmowego w dziełach omawianych twórców, jak również dla scharakteryzowania różnorodnych poetyk i estetyk współtworzących tradycję sztuki filmowej
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student jest obeznany z rudymentarnymi pojęciami i terminami stosowanymi w obszarze kinematografii, a zwłaszcza w dziedzinie środków wyrazowych właściwych językowi filmowemu [WWF_1]
 K_W13 [3/5]
Student potrafi stosować terminologię związaną z medium kina dla opisu, analizy i interpretacji filmów i innych przekazów audiowizualnych [WWF_2]
 K_W13 [3/5] K_U01 [3/5] K_U14 [3/5]
Student posiada wiedzę nt. udziału innych dziedzin sztuki w kształtowaniu estetyki filmowej i języka technicznego kinematografii [WWF_3]
 K_W12 [3/5] K_W13 [3/5]
Student dostrzega uwarunkowania kulturowe kina i prezentuje rozeznanie w historycznym rodowodzie sztuki filmowej [WWF_4]
 K_W12 [3/5] K_W13 [3/5]
Student wykazuje zdolność do krytycznej oceny parametrów produkcyjnych i artystycznych filmu i innych przekazów audiowizualnych [WWF_5]
 K_K03 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [WWF-1] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03] 
Internship [e05] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work WWF_1 WWF_2 WWF_3 WWF_4 WWF_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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