Film, Cinema and Literature

1. Define and differentiate film, cinema, and literature.
2. State the functions and types of film.
3. Describe and explain the film production process.
4. Identify key players in the film industry.
5. Review or make critiques of films.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Understanding Film

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Film and Cinema · 2 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Understanding Film

   • Unit 3: Functions of Film · 2 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 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Film Production

   • Unit 1: Filmic Elements · 2 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 hours

     Explain non-spatial camera movement elements like pan, tilt, pedestal, and zoom.. Describe spatial camera movement elements including dolly, trucks, and crane..

4. Week 4Module 2: Film Production

   • Unit 2: The Film Production Process · 2 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 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: Film Production

   • Unit 3: Film Production Personnel · 4 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Film Production

   • Unit 4: Film Terms · 4 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..

7. Week 7Module 3: The Film Industry

   • Unit 1: Major Film Industries in the World · 4 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..

8. Week 8Module 3: The Film Industry

   • Unit 2: Film Marketing and Distribution · 4 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..

9. Week 9Module 3: The Film Industry

   • Unit 3: Film Industry Associations · 4 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: The Film Industry

    • Unit 4: Film Regulatory Bodies · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 4: Film and Society

    • Unit 1: Impact of Film · 4 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..

12. Week 12Module 4: Film and Society

    • Unit 2: Film Censorship · 4 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..

13. Week 13Module 4: Film and Society

    • Unit 3: Film Piracy · 2 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 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..