Study programmes
Film Studies
Study program:
Film Studies
SP code:
N0215A320010
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
Czech
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
No
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SP name in English:
Film Studies
SP name in Latin:
Studia artium cinematographicarum
SP profile:
academically oriented
SP characteristics
The field of film studies proposed for re-accreditation is organized as a two-year M.A. study. It includes courses in film theory,
history of the world cinema, the Czech and Slovak film and a series of elective courses from other disciplines. The emphasis
is on written assignments of various types, and active participation in seminars (discussion on the topic, text analysis,
development of critical thinking and writing skills, historical criticism and analysis of sources, archival research, study of
periodicals and literature, introductory texts for films in art house cinemas, dramaturgy, film festivals, etc.). The study supports
the development of students’ communication skills, including the ability to formulate the problem in a structured way and to
include it a broader context. The aim is to train qualified film experts capable to succeed in a wide range of professional careers
outside the academia and to continue in the Ph.D. program in film studies.
history of the world cinema, the Czech and Slovak film and a series of elective courses from other disciplines. The emphasis
is on written assignments of various types, and active participation in seminars (discussion on the topic, text analysis,
development of critical thinking and writing skills, historical criticism and analysis of sources, archival research, study of
periodicals and literature, introductory texts for films in art house cinemas, dramaturgy, film festivals, etc.). The study supports
the development of students’ communication skills, including the ability to formulate the problem in a structured way and to
include it a broader context. The aim is to train qualified film experts capable to succeed in a wide range of professional careers
outside the academia and to continue in the Ph.D. program in film studies.
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Graduate profile for the public:
The graduate is equipped with detailed knowledge of the history of world cinema
and of Czech and Slovak film in a broad interdisciplinary context and with the knowledge of theoretical reflection on the nature
of the film medium and possibilities of studies of visual culture. Graduates may seek positions as editors of specialized
periodicals, cultural pages of daily periodicals or in other media, such as editor of publishing houses, as film critics, such as
organizers or dramaturgs as members of film festival staffs and film production teams or as experts employed by cultural
institutions. Above all, they are equipped with the knowledge necessary for their own research activities, and possibly for the
continuation of their studies in a Ph.D. program and employment in the academia.
and of Czech and Slovak film in a broad interdisciplinary context and with the knowledge of theoretical reflection on the nature
of the film medium and possibilities of studies of visual culture. Graduates may seek positions as editors of specialized
periodicals, cultural pages of daily periodicals or in other media, such as editor of publishing houses, as film critics, such as
organizers or dramaturgs as members of film festival staffs and film production teams or as experts employed by cultural
institutions. Above all, they are equipped with the knowledge necessary for their own research activities, and possibly for the
continuation of their studies in a Ph.D. program and employment in the academia.
Related accreditations
No related accreditations have been found
Teaching provided by
Faculty:
- Faculty of Arts (FF) https://www.ff.cuni.cz
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No
Classification
Area of education:
- Arts and Cultural Sciences
SP structure
Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
Yes
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
PhDr. David Čáp, Ph.D.
Web page for persons with disability:
Further information about the study of persons with disability:
Personal provision
Garant SP:
- prof. PhDr. Kateřina Svatoňová, Ph.D.
Study plans
Plans according to accreditation:
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: associated study plan (minor)
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: full study plan
full-time study form with language of instruction Czech: main study plan (maior)
Instruction
Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year
2026/2027:
- Faculty of Arts - Admission procedure requirements
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year
2025/2026:
- Faculty of Arts - Admission procedure requirements
Can be studied in combination - Maior
| Faculty | Name of the study program | Minor | Language of instruction | AP conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | Film Studies with double curriculum study Sociology | N0314A250005 | Czech | |
| Faculty of Arts | Film Studies with double curriculum study Interpreting Studies with specialisation in Interpreting: Czech – French | N0231A090069 | Czech |
Can be studied in combination - Minor
No combinations have been found
