Cinema & Film Studies

Movies and films have come a long way since the days of silent monochrome flicks: The cinema scene today boasts of dramatic special effects and top-class animation.

In this modernised age, we take a look back at the century old art form that has entertained the masses and examine if there is more to a movie than just its entertainment value and munching on popcorn.

We explore, in Cinema & Film Studies, what makes us scream, laugh and cry, and what keeps us coming back for more.

Horror Cinema
The Local Film Scene

Horror Cinema

Objectives

To examine the elements involved in making a movie horrifying
To see what does into producing a horror flick
To understand the difference between East and West horror
To promote better understanding of horror through the years

Workshop

The workshop will be executed through a series of hands-on activities such as:

Concoct your own Horror
In teams, students will have the chance to design their own horror film. This way, they see for themselves the elements taken into consideration to create a horror film.
View and Decipher: East VS West
Short clips of Asian and Western horror films will be screened, and a discussion will follow to learn the differences or similarities of the films.
Deceive the audience
Are there any horror films that have a hidden meaning behind their stories? We explore the controversies behind horror films.

Seminar

The seminar will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Horror
Horror in Japan
Horror in Thailand
Horror in Hong Kong
Horror in Hollywood
Elements of Horror

The Local Film Scene

Objectives

To introduce local film to students and show how it has grown over the years
To examine what makes a local film successful
To promote an appreciation for local film, even those not in mainstream media
To see what elements are needed to create a truly Singaporean film

Workshop

The workshop will be executed through a series of hands-on activities such as:

The “Ahs” and “Lahs” debate
By engaging in a debate, students can learn to appreciate how local filmmakers face criticism and how they overcome their obstacles to make their films successful.
Watch And Learn -
Local films will be screened, and students can explore how local filmmakers use timeliness to produce films Singaporeans can relate with.
I Am a Filmmaker -
Students get a first-hand experience at filmmaking by using their own handphones to shoot a single scene that they have designed.

Seminar

The seminar will cover the following topics:

Introduction to local film
Local film in the 1990s
Local film today
The growth and success of local film
Singapore’s presence in the international film scene
Local film in the future