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MAC324 Social Sciences 2 Units intermediate

Film, Cinema and Literature

This course provides a systematic and in-depth approach to the study of film, cinema, and literature. It explores the nature of film as a medium of communication, delineating the boundaries between film, cinema, and literature while highlighting their relevance to each other. Students will acquire skills and techniques in film production, stimulating creative talents in film writing, directing, review, and criticism. The course also examines the Nigerian movie industry, identifying pitfalls and suggesting improvements for film quality.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
FilmCinemaLiteratureProductionCriticism

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Film

2

Cinema

3

Video

4

Film Production

5

Film Industry

6

Film Criticism

7

Film Review

8

Literature

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Film Director

Apply your skills in this growing field

Film Producer

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Film Critic

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Script Writer

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Video Editor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EntertainmentMediaCommunicationsArtsCulture

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Understanding Film

4h

Unit 1: Meaning of Film and Cinema

2 study hours
  • • Define film, cinema, and video.
  • • Discuss the process of illusion of motion.
  • • Distinguish between film and video based on quality, speed, and technology.

Unit 2: Types of Films

2 study hours
  • • Identify and describe feature films, documentaries, and avant-garde films.
  • • Provide examples of each type of film.
  • • Differentiate between feature and avant-garde films.
Week
2

Module 1: Understanding Film

4h

Unit 3: Functions of Film

2 study hours
  • • State the economic functions of films, including income generation and employment opportunities.
  • • Discuss the political role of films in image laundering and mass mobilization.
  • • Evaluate the social role of films as a means of socialization.
  • • Explain the cultural functions of film in showcasing cultural heritage.

Unit 4: History of Film

2 study hours
  • • Discuss the early development of film and the contributions of inventors like Edison and Muybridge.
  • • Explain how film was introduced to Nigeria during colonization.
  • • Account for the factors that led to the growth of the film industry in Nigeria.
Week
3

Module 2: Film Production

4h

Unit 1: Filmic Elements

2 study hours
  • • Identify and explain object placement elements such as image, time, motion, sound, lighting, sequence, and composition.
  • • List and describe camera shot elements including extreme close-up, close-up, medium shot, long shot, and various camera angles.

Unit 2: The Film Production Process

2 study hours
  • • Explain non-spatial camera movement elements like pan, tilt, pedestal, and zoom.
  • • Describe spatial camera movement elements including dolly, trucks, and crane.
Week
4

Module 2: Film Production

4h

Unit 2: The Film Production Process

2 study hours
  • • Describe the development stage of film production, including ideation and goal setting.
  • • Discuss the pre-production stage, including script writing, storyboarding, funding, casting, location scouting, and scheduling.

Unit 3: Film Production Personnel

2 study hours
  • • Explain the production stage, including filming and footage processing.
  • • Describe the post-production stage, including editing, sound design, color correction, and visual effects.
  • • Discuss the distribution stage, including marketing and audience engagement.
Week
5

Module 2: Film Production

4h

Unit 3: Film Production Personnel

4 study hours
  • • Classify film production personnel into above-the-line and below-the-line categories.
  • • Enumerate the roles and responsibilities of each personnel, including executive producer, director, actors, writers, camera operator, and audio technician.
  • • Explain the relationship among the personnel.
Week
6

Module 2: Film Production

4h

Unit 4: Film Terms

4 study hours
  • • Mention and explain terms relating to film shooting, such as take, shot, scale, camera angle, and moving shot.
  • • Explain terms relating to editing and sequence construction, including cross-cutting, cut, editing, insert, and jump cut.
  • • Make a list of terms relating to transitions and photographic elements.
Week
7

Module 3: The Film Industry

4h

Unit 1: Major Film Industries in the World

4 study hours
  • • Identify the major film industries in the world: Hollywood, Bollywood, and Nollywood.
  • • Discuss the growth and development of these film industries.
  • • Differentiate among Hollywood, Bollywood, and Nollywood in terms of quality of production and acting.
  • • Identify the constraints of film development in Nigeria.
Week
8

Module 3: The Film Industry

4h

Unit 2: Film Marketing and Distribution

4 study hours
  • • Explain the process of film marketing and distribution.
  • • List the markets for film marketing, including theatrical, non-theatrical, videotape, network television, and foreign television.
  • • Discuss the legal involvements in film marketing and distribution.
  • • Identify the contents of a distribution contract.
Week
9

Module 3: The Film Industry

4h

Unit 3: Film Industry Associations

4 study hours
  • • Identify key film guilds and associations in Nigeria, such as AGN, SWGN, and CONGA.
  • • Explain the functions of each association or guild.
  • • Evaluate issues in the formation of film associations, including misappropriation of funds, ethnicity, and political interest.
Week
10

Module 3: The Film Industry

4h

Unit 4: Film Regulatory Bodies

4 study hours
  • • Mention major regulatory bodies of the film industry, including NFVCB, Nigerian Film Corporation, BON, and Nigerian Copyrights Commission.
  • • State the functions of each body.
  • • Evaluate the performance of the bodies.
Week
11

Module 4: Film and Society

4h

Unit 1: Impact of Film

4 study hours
  • • Explain the political, economic, cultural, and moral/religious impacts of film on society.
  • • Discuss how film has both positively and negatively influenced the society.
  • • List moral lessons learned from films.
Week
12

Module 4: Film and Society

4h

Unit 2: Film Censorship

4 study hours
  • • Define censorship and explain its types, including moral, military, political, religious, and corporate censorship.
  • • Discuss the reasons for film censorship, such as protection of religious beliefs, the state, and the family.
  • • Explain film censorship practices in Nigeria.
Week
13

Module 4: Film and Society

4h

Unit 3: Film Piracy

2 study hours
  • • Explain what film piracy is and discuss its various forms.
  • • Discuss the impact of piracy on the movie industry.
  • • Roll out measures for tackling piracy.

Unit 4: Problems of Film Making in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • • Discuss the challenges of film making in Nigeria, including gross violation of intellectual property, inadequate distribution channels, lack of access to financing, and lack of technical skills.
  • • Make suggestions for improvement, including anti-piracy implementation, formalizing distribution channels, and developing training institutes.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 units to understand the relationship between film, cinema, and video.

2

Practice writing film critiques using the four-step approach from Unit 3 of Module 5.

3

Review film terms from Unit 4 of Module 2 weekly to build a strong vocabulary.

4

Focus on the functions and impacts of film (Module 1 and Module 4) to understand its role in society.

5

Study the film production process (Module 2) and industry regulations (Module 3) to grasp the practical aspects of filmmaking.