Film and television genres Field of study: Creative management in new media
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2020

Module name: Film and television genres
Module code: 09-ZN-S2-GTIF
Programme code: W8-S2CM20.2020
Semester:
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to acquaint with all genres of film and television productions as an introduction to new media. TV genres such as short reportage, news etc. forms, their main advantage is the current information shown in a short, but blunt way, there is another focus on details, so that the recipient can read the details in a short time, get interested and agree or not with material. The aim of the module is to let the student learn about the division into comedy, drama, history, documentary, feature and animation. The student will learn the methods of combining film and television genres or choosing the most adequate form of presenting content. The student will learn if their project is to be a one-off piece, such as the news. They will understand what the meaning is, what construction they have and what is made on such news. Students will learn whether the given project is to be a series, or a piece of a certain story, and how to skillfully build tension in viewers. Students learn how to tell the story so that it would be interesting for the viewers to cheer or comment on and what tools to use for a given implementation.
Prerequisites:
Student has to have basic knowledge on audiovisual forms and topics.
Key reading:
D. Addey, M. Zoller Seitz: Typeset in the Future. Typography and Design in Science Fiction Movies. Harry N. Abrams, 2018. H. Benshoff: Film and Television Analysis. An Introduction to Methods, Theories and Approaches. Routledge, 2016.
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 acquires knowledge of all television and film forms as well as classic genre examples. [GTIF_1]
 K_W05 [5/5]
Student acquires knowledge on how to skillfully use the genetic basis in his implementation. [GTIF_2]
 K_W06 [4/5]
Student has the ability to easily use the acquired knowledge in translating into their own realizations. [GTIF_3]
 K_U06 [4/5]
Student has the ability to use a given genre in their audiovisual material. [GTIF_4]
 K_U07 [5/5]
Student becomes more courageous in implementing their audiovisual materials. [GTIF_5]
 K_K05 [3/5]
Student has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in their business for better business results. [GTIF_6]
 K_K06 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [GTIF_w_1]
Oral verification, consistent with the description of the verification method included in the syllabus, verifying the student's competence.
 GTIF_1 GTIF_2
Continuous verification [GTIF_w_2]
An attempt to create a short idea in a given genre, final evaluation in terms of setting up its material in a specific genre.
 GTIF_3 GTIF_4 GTIF_5 GTIF_6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [GTIF_fs_1]
Thematic lecture, with comparative elements, common discussion and work of all participants on a given lesson plan.
 15
Analysis of the literature on the subject, analysis of the lecture content, searching for examples in practice, independent implementation of the indicated material batches, including the subject literature.
 30 Test [GTIF_w_1]
practical classes [GTIF_fs_2]
Pitching/presentation of the own idea in front of peer students.
 15
Individual preparation for each class, systematization of the material presented during classes, preparation of projects - also group ones. Independent implementation of the material batches indicated in the syllabus and analysis of examples selected by the lecturer, repetition and consolidation of knowledge and skills acquired during classes.
 30 Continuous verification [GTIF_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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