Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association' s
Sathaye College (Autonomous)
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
ADD-ON COURSE
FILM & PHILOSOPHY
This course is designed to introduce students to a new field of study in Philosophy which is Philosophy of films and encourage philosophical enquiry of films. Film is seen as an independent art form like music, painting, architecture etc. This course will develop an approach of seeing films as a discipline worthy of academic engagements with theories and ideologies. The course will help learners to engage philosophical discussion on the impact of films on society and understand its relationship with human psychology and also to understand philosophy through films.
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course the learner shall:
Develop skills to understand various philosophical dimensions of films.
Be able to apply philosophical approaches and frameworks to critically evaluate and analyze films
Appreciate the reciprocal relationship of understanding film philosophically and exploring philosophy as a subject through films
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to History of cinema and film studies
Components of Film Creation: Foundation
Genres, themes and styles
Film directors and their styles
Film reception and censorship
Upcoming trends in Film
Note: The course shall include screening of selected movies for review, appreciation and criticism.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration of the course in hours: 34 HOURS (3 months)
Course fee: Rs. 1000/-
No. of Credits: 02
Teaching Mode: Online and Offline
Contact Details
Email us on:
gautam.tenkale@sathayecollege.edu.in / sampada.sawant@sathayecollege.edu.in
Course Coordinator: Ms. Sampada Chawan (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Philosophy)
Mobile No: 8692020127
Dr. Gautam Tenkale (Associate Professor & Head, Department of Philosophy)
Mobile No: 9969511125
Note: This course is open to all BA/BSc /BCom /BSc I.T/BMS/BMM Students.
Certificates shall be provided on successful completion of the course