Film Studies and Production (Practical)

Paper Code: 
DJMC602B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

 

This course will enable the students to analyze location recce methods, crew roles in pre-production, shot breakdown's effectiveness in production efficiency, lighting techniques, sound recording practices, editing grammar, and color's significance in visual storytelling.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24DJMC602B

 

Film Studies and Production

(Practical)

CO240: Create a well-researched script and screenplay for a short film project, while generating a compelling story structure for a short film

CO241: Develop a comprehensive plan and effective communication protocols for managing crew roles and responsibilities during pre-production

CO242: Design a detailed shooting schedule, production checklist and equipment setup plan for efficient project execution 

CO243: Outline the effectiveness of camera operation basics and devise a set preparation and setup plan for a film production 

CO244: Create a rough cut, appropriate graphics, title sequences and final cut of the film 

CO245: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects, learning editing softwares, producing short films, documentaries

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Understanding Cinema and Pre-Production Essentials
  • Understanding Cinema and its Genre
  • Importance of Genre in Film Production
  • Study for Selecting Subject for the Production of a Short Film
  • Research Techniques for Script Development
  • Writing Script and Screenplay Basics
  • Elements of a Strong Story Structure
12.00
Unit II: 
Pre-Production and Crew Management

 

  • Location Recce Techniques
  • Planning and Managing Crew Roles and Responsibilities
  • Equipment Selection and Preparation
  • Sound Recording Techniques and Equipment
  • Pre-Production Meetings and Communication Protocols
12.00
Unit III: 
Production Planning and Execution
  • Creating a Shooting Schedule
  • Shot Breakdown and Shot List Preparation
  • Call Sheet Creation and Distribution
  • Production Team Dynamics and Collaboration
  • Effective Production Meetings
  • Production Checklist and Equipment Setup
12.00
Unit IV: 
On-Set Operations and Technical Aspects
  • Set Preparation and Setup
  • Lighting Techniques and Setup
  • Sound Recording Best Practices on Set
  • Camera Operation Basics
  • Direction and Coordination on Set
  • Problem-Solving on Set
12.00
Unit V: 
Post-Production and Finalisation
  • Grammar of Editing and Post-Production Workflow
  • Rough Cut Editing and Feedback Process
  • Transitions and Effects in Post-Production
  • Scenic Realism through Sound and Visual Effects
  • Finalising the Film: Color Grading, Sound Mixing, and Finishing Touches
  • Graphics and Title Design for the Film
  • Marketing and Distribution Strategies for the Finished Film
Essential Readings: 
  • Chawdhary, N. K. (2009). How to Write Film Screenplays: Illustrations for Aspiring Screenplay Writers and Readers. Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Dhar, V. P. (2012). The Art of Moviemaking: A Complete Handbook of Film Technology and Terminology. YKing Books, Jaipur.
  • Dix, A. (2010). Beginning Film Studies. Viva Books, New Delhi.
  • Hood, J. W. (2009). The Essential Mystery: Major Filmmakers of Indian Art Cinema. Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad.
References: 

Suggested Readings:

 

    • Bordwell, D., & Thompson, K. (2010). Film Art: An Introduction. McGraw-Hill 
    • Rabiger, M. (2015). Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics. Routledge.
    • Frensham, A. (2017). Screenwriting Fundamentals: The Art and Craft of Visual Writing. Routledge.
    • Field, S. (2005). Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. Delta.
    • Holman, T. (2010). Sound for Film and Television. Routledge.
    • Murch, W. (2001). In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing. Silman-James Press.
    • Rabiger, M., & Hurbis-Cherrier, M. (2013). Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics. Routledge.
    • Brown, B. (2012). Film Production Management 101: Management and Coordination in a Digital Age. Michael Wiese Productions.
    • Box, H. (2013). Lighting for Cinematography: A Practical Guide to the Art and Craft of Lighting for the Moving Image. Bloomsbury Publishing.
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice. Routledge.
    • Sonnenschein, D. (2001). Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice, and Sound Effects in Cinema. Michael Wiese Productions.

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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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