Studying Film - Couverture souple

Abrams, Nathan; Bell, Ian; Udris, Jan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340984465 ISBN 13 : 9780340984468

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 2010

Synopsis

Studying Film Studying Film offers students an accessible introduction to the study of film. Written by three experienced film teachers and reflecting the content of current courses, this book explores the key concepts, terms and events which have shaped the study and criticism of films from around the world. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Studying Film encourages the enjoyment and understanding of a wide range of different types of film together with an awareness of the nature and role of cinema as a medium, art form and social and economic institution. It also looks closely at the very specific ways in which film images and sounds generate meaning. Responses to film are explored and how to apply critical terminology to construct meaning is explained. The 'why' and 'when' of film production is analysed to place film production, dissemination and consumption in context.   

The book covers: Cinema as Institution; Film as Text; Movies and Audiences. Part one explores early cinema, American cinema, British cinema, world cinema and alternative cinema, as well as production, distribution and exhibition. The effect of media conglomerate ownership on the film industry, and globalisation, is analysed with reference to technological developments and their impact on the sector. Part two, Film as Text, examines how images and sounds communicate meaning. Key terms and practices are explained, such as mise en scène, cinematography, editing and sound. Mainstream and alternative cinematic techniques are described followed by the history of film technology developments and future possibilities. Part three looks at movies and audience responses in a historical and contemporary context and explores the issue of censorship. Film theories are discussed, followed by authorship, genre and, of course, the stars of the big screen.

Studying Film contains extensive references to guide further research, a useful glossary of key terms, and case studies and summaries to consolidate learning. It is an essential tool for all film studies students and an accompanying website, www.hodderplus.com/film, provides sample questions, film summaries and a film chronology.

Revue de presse :

The glossary is worth the purchase price alone, covering succinct and accurate definitions of all the key terms needed in A/S film and higher. The layout is clear and more logical than most. Overall, it manages to cover notoriously difficult areas as thoroughly and accessibly as any other text that I have seen, and better than most - well worth a look for A/S film: two thumbs up! (The Lecturer (NATFHE journal) 2003-10-01)

This is a work of impressive range and authority, one certain to be welcomed as much by teachers as by students. (TES 2002-02-01)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0340984465
• ISBN 13: 9780340984468
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 400