FAVh063 Czech Animation and its Transformation after 1989: Research Methods

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Michal Večeřa, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Michal Večeřa, Ph.D.
Department of Film Studies and Audiovisual Culture – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Film Studies and Audiovisual Culture – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 14:00–15:40 03019, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
There are none
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 8/18, only registered: 0/18
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the production of animated films in the 1990s and the 1990s of the 21st century. The student will 1) gain an understanding of the changes in the audiovisual industry, 2) acquire practical skills in analyzing collected data, and 3) present the results.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- understand the changes in the functioning of the Czech audiovisual industry after 1989
- acquire knowledge about the transformation of the production background of short films
- understand the specifics of short film production
- be able to analyse the factors influencing the production and distribution history of short films
- become familiar with methodological tools suitable for analysing the distribution of animated films
- acquire the skills to present the results of assignments in a digital environment
Syllabus
  • Among the topics discussed at the seminar will be:
  • - transformation of the production environment after 1989
  • - (dis)continuity of filmmakers' careers - fields of application
  • - ways of financing animation production
  • - the role of television as a medium
  • - commissioned and advertising production
  • - modes of distribution (cinema, television, home video)
Literature
  • 10 let České televize (Variant.) : (Prvních) 10 let České televize. info
  • Pověj
  • KŠAJTOVÁ, Marie a POVEJŠILOVÁ, Irena. Velký příběh Večerníčku: historie nejslavnějšího televizního pořadu u nás. 1. vyd. Praha: Albatros, 2005. 93 s. Albatros Plus; sv. 74. ISBN 80-00-01664-8.
  • DEITCH, Gene. Z lásky k Praze. Translated by Radka Smejkalová. Vydání první. Praha: Garamond, 2018, 347 stran. ISBN 9788074074103. info
  • LUKEŠ, Jan. Diagnózy času : český a slovenský poválečný film (1945-2012). V Praze: Slovart, 2013, 447 s. ISBN 9788073917128. info
  • Dějiny českých médií v datech : rozhlas, televize, mediální právo. 1. vyd. V Praze: Univerzita Karlova, 2003, 461 s. ISBN 8024606321. info
  • HALADA, Andrej. Český film devadesátých let : od Tankového praporu ke Koljovi. Praha: Lidové noviny, 1997, 235 s. ISBN 8071062510. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, seminar discussion, reading of texts, presentation.
Assessment methods
Active participation in class, compulsory attendance and continuous completion of assignments, credit for the final presentation.
Náhradní absolvování
By agreement, in case of a foreign trip or a completed internship, the possibility of processing alternative tasks.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/podzim2024/FAVh063/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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