Summary: Is this the right book for me?An unpretentious guide for all those who want to learn to analyse, understand and evaluate filmsUnderstand Film Studies provides an overview of the key areas in film studies, including aesthetics, narrative, genre, documentary films and the secrets of film reviewing. From Hitchcock and Tarantino to Spielberg and Bigelow, you will soon gain a critical understanding of legendary directors and the techniques and skills that are used to achieve certain cinematic effects. Whether you are a film studies student or just a film buff wanting to know more, this book will give you an invaluable insight into the exciting and incredibly fast-moving world of film. Understand Film Studies includes:Chapter 1: Film aesthetics: formalism and realismChapter 2: Film structure: narrative and narrationChapter 3: Film authorship: the director as auteurChapter 4: Film genres: defining the typical filmChapter 5: The non-fiction film: five types of documentaryChapter 6: The reception of film: the art and profession of film viewingLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
This is a clear and concise introduction to the exciting world of film, written by an expert in the field who has lectured and written on film theory and criticism.Gives you all the necessary information and analytical skills to turn you into a well-informed critic.Covers the key areas in film studies from aesthetics and structure to film authorship and genre.This book will enable you to confidently review films yourself.Fully updated to cover the most recent developments in film scholarship and in-depth discussion of contemporary films.It will give you insights into both the classics of the silver screen and recent blockbusters.
It will give you insights into both the classics of the silver screen and recent blockbusters.
Table of Contents: Introduction: 'To study the cinema: what an absurd idea!'Film aesthetics: formalism and realismFilm structure: narrative and narrationFilm authorship: the director as auteurFilm genres: defining the typical filmThe non-fiction film: five types of documentaryThe reception of film: the art and profession of film reviewingTaking it further
About the Author(s): Warren Buckland is a senior lecturer in film studies at Oxford Brookes University.
Readership: Those who want to find out more about film and learn to analyse, evaluate and understand films.
