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Bacj 382:Film As A Medium Question Paper

Bacj 382:Film As A Medium

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 382
UNIT TITLE : FILM AS A MEDIUM
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Film directors have a choice of shooting their productions using either a single camera or a multiple-camera approach.

Clearly explain the differences between these two approaches.

(5 marks)

Identify five advantages that the single camera has over the multiple-camera approach.

(10 marks)

Identify at least three types of programmes that are normally shot using the one-cameral approach and at least two types of programmes that use the multi-camera approach, as you give clear reasons why the option is taken.

(15 marks)

Question Two
While scripting short movies, we are advised to rely more on a character driven style rather than a plot driven style. Explain the difference between these two techniques clearly as you give vivid examples. (20 marks)

Question Three
Discuss the challenges of projecting a three dimensional world onto a two dimensional screen in cinema. What techniques do film producers employ to try to overcome this challenge? (20 marks)

Question Four
The Kenyan film industry has not grown as fast as that of Nigeria or South Africa. What in your views are the reasons and how would you advise that these challenges are resolved? (20 marks)

Question Five
What are the impacts of technological convergence on the film industry as a whole and how could they be used to market Kenyan films? (20 marks)

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