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Course Info

About this Course

The Malaysian Cinema course introduces students to the history and development of the Malaysian film industry beginning from the Pre Golden Era to Contemporary Era. This course emphasizes an understanding of the historical, socio-cultural, commercial, and aesthetic contexts, all of which influence the film industry. This is to train the student’s understanding of a film’s narrative and visual structure and its place within established historical traditions. Throughout the course, students will also learn to develop an appreciation of the representative work of leading filmmakers and its reception. By the end of this course, students are hoped to demonstrate their cinematic historical understanding and skills of analysis, while at the same time being able to discuss the transformation of cinematic development, from technology to cinematic genres, culture and traditions.

Course Syllabus

Golden Age of Malaysian Cinema
The Early Days of Malaysian Cinema
Foreign Film Directors
The Golden Age of Malaysian Cinema
Studio System

Form and Genre in Contemporary Malaysian Cinema
Genre in Malaysian Cinema
Popular Genre in Malaysian Cinema

Gender Representation in Malaysian Cinema
Gender and National Identity in Malaysian Cinema
Gender in Cinema
Gender in Malaysian Cinema
Studio System: Malay Film Production and Cahay-Keris

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 : Do I need film background in Malaysian cinema to enrol this course?
A1 : Yes. You will need to have an interest in films/movie

Q2 : From where should I start learning Malaysian film
A2 : There's a wealth of Malaysian films. Watch the Malaysian film frequently and read about the film/directors/actors/storyline/plot to get familiar with the Malaysian film industry