FAVvp11 Social Networks, Art Worlds and Cultural Transfers in Czechoslovak Animation (1939-1992)

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Pavel Skopal, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michal Večeřa, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Pavel Skopal, 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
Mon 10:00–11:40 03019, except Mon 21. 4. to Sun 27. 4.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
1) Introduction to the key historical stages and contexts of Czechoslovak animation
2) Introduce Howard Becker's concept of "art worlds" and its application to the environment of animated film
3) develop skills in the sociology of film
4) to acquire the ability to better critically reflect on the cultural transfer in Czechoslovak animated film of 1939-1992
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
describe the historical, cultural and political contexts that shaped the development of Czechoslovak animation between 1939-1992
critically evaluate the processes of cultural transfer in the field of animation
ask research questions related to social networks and art worlds
Literature
    required literature
  • SKOPAL, Pavel, Michal VEČEŘA, Tereza BOCHINOVÁ, Lukáš SKUPA, Kateřina ŠRÁMKOVÁ, Veronika PODLIPNÁ and Katarína KUNKELOVÁ. Lidé - práce - animace. Světy animovaného filmu na Kudlově (People — Labour — Animation. Worlds of Animated Film Production at Kudlov Film Studios). Brno: Host, 2024, 400 pp. Mimo edice. ISBN 978-80-275-2213-2. info
Teaching methods
Seminar discussions, assignments, and home preparation for the seminar
Assessment methods
Compulsory attendance, active participation in the seminar, completion of continuous tasks, preparation of the final research report.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/phil/jaro2025/FAVvp11/index.qwarp
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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