Workshop

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Workshop on Film Theory and Principles of Composition

Film is perhaps the most exemplary art form of contemporary culture. As in the case of any art form, the praxis is accompanied by critical theorisation whose history forms the basis of film studies. But the mass appreciation of cinema is very often limited to passive viewing. Even film societies that promote good cinema are often not very enthusiastic about film theory.

It is in these circumstances that Cochin Film Society, a pioneer organization for the promotion of good cinema, has decided to organise a two-day workshop on film theory on July 21 and 22, 2007.

The workshop is designed with a view to familiarize students with the history of film studies. It will discuss the theories of Montage, Mise-en-scene, the ideology of Deep Focus Photography, the Apparatus Theory, Film Noir, the concept of Scopophilia, and will include various movements such as Neorealism, Expressionism and Surrealism.

The Workshop will also include a discussion of the Principles of Composition, relating painting, photography and cinema, discussing the various aspects of composition such as space, perspective, scaling, texture, lines of direction, gestalt, and colour.

The Workshop is intended mainly for media students, and the Registration Fee for the Workshop is Rs. 700/-, which includes lunch on both days.

The number of delegates is restricted to 30.

For details, contact Suresh Maruthur, Secretary, Cochin Film Society [ph: 9447414433 ], or Pradeep,Chitrapatom [ ph: 9388609590].