Course: History of Czech Cinema 1

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Course title History of Czech Cinema 1
Course code KDU/DČF1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bilík Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Circumstances of the creation and development of Czech film - Beginnings of film industry - Creators of silent film - Gustav Machatý and other film directors - Poetic film as an expression of artistic emancipation - Social themes in Czech cinematography - Comedy in Czech film - Beginnings of documentary and animated film - Beginning of Czech cameraman school - Relations between literature and film - Protectorate: Germanization of cinematography, change of the genres and themes. - Institutional background of Czech cinematography and its transformation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
Learning outcomes
Lectures present summary of Czech film history from 1945. Lectures will be focused on actions and individuals connected with artistic value of film as well as pragmatic side of film culture and its everyday being. Lectures will also present the development of film production and connection of film with other kinds of art as well as genres of cinematography.
The students will gain basic knowledge of Czech film history from 1945.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Knowledge of basic literature and presented material.
Recommended literature
  • Bartošek, L. (1985). Náš film. Kapitoly z dějin 1896-1945. Praha .
  • Brož, Jaroslav, Frída, Myrtil. (1959). Historie československého filmu v obrazech 1898-1930. . Praha .
  • Brož, Jaroslav, Frída, Myrtil. (1966). Historie československého filmu v obrazech 1930-1945. Praha .
  • Liehm, A. J., & Lukeš, J. (2001). Ostře sledované filmy: československá zkušenost. Praha: Národní filmový arciv.
  • Ptáček, Luboš . (2000). Panorama českého filmu. Olomouc .
  • Szczepanik, P. (2009). Konzervy se slovy: počátky zvukového filmu a česká mediální kultura 30. let. Brno: Host.
  • Štábla, Zdeněk. (1988). Data a fakta z dějin čs. kinematografie 1896-1945. Praha .


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film, Theatre, TV and Radio Studies (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2015) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2015) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Film Studies (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter