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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Methodological introduction and definition of discourse Introduction to the concept of the subject. Mapping the terrain of contemporary audiovisual: terminology, research methodology, and overview of key directions for semester analysis. 2. Theoretical background: Phenomenology and semiotics in AV Application of phenomenological reduction to the perception of image and sound. Semiotic analysis of the audiovisual sign. The relationship between the signifier and the signified in the moving image. 3. Aesthetics of the spectacle and mass culture of the late 20th century Analysis of pop culture phenomena through the lens of media theory. Television formats, such as "Wrestling" (WWE), as a performative narrative, MTV aesthetics, and the clip-like nature of reality perception. 4. Czech audiovisual in the transformation period A comparative analysis of the production environment before 1989 and after the Velvet Revolution. The impact of the democratization of technology and the privatization of media on authorial work and aesthetic norms. 5. Post-digital condition and posthumanism Technological extension of man. The Impact of Digital Interfaces on Cognitive Processes. Exploring the boundaries between the biological and technological body in contemporary video art and film. 6. Remediation: From classical film to network platforms Transition from linear narratives to database logic. Specifics of creation for the 3rd decade of the 21st century (TikTok, YouTube, VR). Authorship in the era of algorithmic curatorial practice. 7. Auditory turn: Phenomenology of sound and Sound Design Sound is an autonomous bearer of meaning. Analysis of acoustic listening and "soundscape". Methodology of sound design: technical realization vs. psychology of spatial perception. 8. Technology as a tool for translating reality The issue of representation. How technical apparatus (camera, microphone, sensor) shapes and distorts the captured reality. Objectivity vs. subjectivity of the recording. 9. Technological chains: From DIY to High-End production Analysis of production workflows. Aesthetic consequences of the choice of technology (glitch art, lo-fi vs. 4K/8K standards). The influence of "self-made" approaches on the democratization of the medium. 10. Critical analysis of contemporary work Seminar analysis of selected works (case studies). Deconstruction of narrative and visual strategies in current cinematography, video art, and new media. 11. Futurism in audiovisual: Ethics and synthetic media Challenges for the coming decade: Generative AI, Deepfakes, and automation of creativity. Ethical and legal aspects of authorship in the age of machine learning. 12. Synthesis of discourse and future horizons A comprehensive recapitulation of the topics covered (from phenomenology to post-digital). Identification of key challenges and emerging paradigms in audiovisual. Motivation to proactively monitor technological trends. Discussion of the role of the creator in the constantly changing media ecosystem. 13. Presentation: Final synthesis and evaluation Presentation of student projects and theoretical research, expert discussion of individual outputs. Final evaluation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Multimedia supported teaching, Students' portfolio, One-to-One tutorial, Skills demonstration, Task-based study method, Individual study, Lecture with visual aids, Practicum
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- 10 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
- 15 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 35 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 39 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| orientation in the environment of cultural, sporting and social events of local and global scope, orientation in the context of AV creation in the digital world, on streaming platforms and social networks, have basic knowledge of the technology of capturing and displaying audiovisual content, demonstrate basic awareness of social and philosophical topics and changes within the 20th and 21st centuries |
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| clearly describe the individual technologies used in AV, user-friendly control of online platforms and work with social content, demonstrate basic orientation in the scope and possibilities of terrestrial broadcasting, work independently and flexibly respond to the teacher's evaluative comments, search for and bring topics related to the topic of the given teaching unit, clearly communicate their knowledge and opinions within the discussion |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| Has an overview of key theoretical concepts influencing contemporary audiovisual (phenomenology, semiotics, posthumanism), understands the relationship between the technical means (hardware/software) and the semantic layer of the work (content/message) |
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| can critically analyze audiovisual works in the context of technological determinism and the historical development of the medium, can formulate and defend his/her own authorial position through a professional presentation that reflects the material discussed and applies it to a specific artistic or theoretical problem |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Task-based study method |
| One-to-One tutorial |
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| Skills demonstration |
| Individual study |
| Students' portfolio |
| Competences |
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| Seminar |
| Discussion |
| Students' portfolio |
| assessment methods |
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| Seminar work |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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Recommended literature
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NICHOLS, Bill. Úvod do dokumentárního filmu. Praha: AMU, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7331-181-0.
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