[Reader-list] INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES - A New Short Term Course

[Shohini]

INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES

A Short Course Offered
By

The AJK Mass Communication Research Center (MCRC)
Jamia Milia Islamia , New Delhi


What is the cinema? How is it different from photography and the other arts? What are the different ways in which we can understand the power and value of the cinema? These are some of the many questions that will be addressed in this short course. The course is designed to offer an intensive learning experience that will initiate students into a deeper understanding of cinematic images. It will offer both a historical overview of different international film movements as well as a range of methodologies and techniques deployed to classify, read and understand the cinema. 


Course Duration: January 5 to March 5, 2002

Classes will be held between 5.30 8.30 pm (Mon, Tue, Wed) while screenings of films will be held on Saturdays. 

Teaching Team
Shohini Ghosh (Faculty Supervisor)
Mass Communication Research Centre at Jamia Millia Islamia
Ranjani Mazumdar (Course Co-ordinator and Principal Instructor)
Independent filmmaker & Scholar

Ashis Nandy 
Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, CSDS
Ravi Vasudevan
SARAI, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies
Rashmi Doraiswamy
 Executive Editor Cinemaya and lecturer at Jamia Millia Islamia
Ira Bhaskar 
English Department at Gargi College, Delhi University
Patricia Uberoi
 Institute for Economic Growth, Delhi University


Eligibility: Graduation or proven experience of having worked or studied in the area of film studies, cultural studies and/or experience in media practice or film society activity. All applicants have to write a one-page statement of purpose explaining why they would like to do the course. 

The course is for scholars, practitioners, academics, mid career professionals and all keen enthusiasts who satisfy the eligibility criteria.

For registration enquiries and fees, contact: Ranjani Mazumdar at 2723764, 2724413, rmazumdar at mantraonline.com or Shohini Ghosh at shohini at vsnl.com Registration Schedule -10th November to 25th December. Forms available with Abdul Fahim (room 104) at MCRC.





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