Бакалавриат 2025/2026

Профессиональная терминология кинопроизводителя. Углубленный курс

Статус: Курс обязательный (Кинопроизводство)

Кто читает: Школа иностранных языков

Где читается: Школа иностранных языков

Когда читается: 4-й курс, 1 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Хомутский Константин Игоревич

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

Контактные часы: 28

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is specifically tailored for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the specialized language and terminology used in the film industry. As the film landscape becomes increasingly complex and globalized, proficiency in film-related English is essential for effective communication and collaboration in various production environments. This advanced course offers an in-depth analysis of key concepts such as screenplay terminology, cinematography, directing, editing, and sound design. Students will engage in critical discussions, analyze case studies, and participate in practical exercises that emphasize the application of terminology in real-world production scenarios. The curriculum also focuses on enhancing both written and verbal communication skills, enabling participants to articulate their creative visions and technical ideas effectively. By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive vocabulary, gained insights into industry practices, and cultivated the confidence necessary to navigate the intricacies of film production. This expertise will not only enhance their academic knowledge but will also provide them with a competitive edge in the professional realm of filmmaking.

Learning Objectives

• Master the core vocabulary across departments (production, direction, cinematography, sound, editing, and post-production) and use it accurately in scripts, briefs, and communications.
• dentify and define key industry terms related to workflows, roles, and processes, enabling precise collaboration among crew members.
• Interpret production documents (call sheets, shot lists, storyboards, and production reports) by translating terminology into practical actions on set.
• Demonstrate professional communication skills by presenting clear, jargon-accurate briefs, notes, and feedback to diverse teams
• Apply standardized terminology to budgeting, scheduling, and logistics to improve planning accuracy and on-set efficiency.
• Recognize regional and studio-specific variations in terminology and adapt communications while maintaining clarity and consistency.
• Develop a personal glossary of film production terms, with definitions, examples, and usage notes, to support ongoing professional growth.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Professional knowledge: Students will be able to analyze the development process of a high-profile film, identifying key stages such as concept refinement, rights and procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and resource orchestration, and explain how these stages influence a TV series adaptation concept.
• Professional knowledge: Students will critique storytelling frameworks suitable for a TV series based on a film, including multi-season trajectories, character arcs, thematic throughlines, and episodic pacing that preserve the essence of the original work while allowing for expansion.
• Professional knowledge: Students will evaluate the collaboration dynamics among departments (development, script, production, design, music, and marketing) and articulate how cross-disciplinary collaboration shapes creative decisions and risk management in developing a TV series.
• Language skills: Students will produce clear, concise, and persuasive project documentation (concept notes, treatment pages, beat sheets) in professional English or another target language, tailored for executives, writers’ rooms, and creative partners.
• Language skills: Students will conduct professional-style pitches and discussions, delivering coherent presentations with appropriate industry terminology, visual aids, and structured argumentation to support a TV series concept.
• General skills: Students will demonstrate critical thinking and analytic skills by assessing feasibility, audience demand, rights considerations, and competitive landscape, then proposing a viable development plan with milestones and risk mitigation.
• General skills: Students will develop collaborative and leadership abilities by participating in simulated writers’ room sessions, creating collaborative scripts, and coordinating feedback from peers and instructors to refine a TV series concept.
• General skills: Students will apply ethical and cultural awareness to adapt a film’s core themes for a TV audience, ensuring respectful representation, sensitivity to diverse audiences, and compliance with legal and industry guidelines in content development.
• articulate clear objectives and constraints for a film project, balancing artistic intent with budget, schedule, and distribution needs.
• identify and explain key negotiation terms and clauses commonly found in film contracts, including rights, credits, and revenue sharing.
• identify key negotiation terms and clauses commonly found in film contracts, including rights, credits, and revenue sharing.
• engage in practice negotiations using appropriate language patterns, terminology, and polite, professional nonverbal cues to maintain collaborative rapport
• Assess cultural and organizational dynamics affecting negotiations in international co-productions, and adapt strategies accordingly

Course Contents

• Unit 5. Negotiations in Film Production
• Developing a TV show/series about an Iconic Film

Assessment Elements

• Final Assessment
• Classroom Written Assessment
• Classroom Oral Assessment
• Home Assignment
• Developing TV show based on the creation of an Iconic Film

Interim Assessment

• 2025/2026 1st module
  0.2 * Classroom Oral Assessment + 0.2 * Classroom Written Assessment + 0.1 * Developing TV show based on the creation of an Iconic Film + 0.3 * Final Assessment + 0.2 * Home Assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• 101 Things I Learned in Film School, Landau, N., 2010
• A speaker's resource : listener-centered public speaking, O'Brien, L., 2009
• An introduction to film analysis : technique and meaning in narrative film, Ryan, M., 2012
• Art of the cut : conversations with film and TV editors, Hullfish, S., 2017
• Cichosz, I. (2017). Succesfull International Negotiations. Journal of Intercultural Management, (1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1515/joim-2017-0002
• Communicating in global business negotiations : a geocentric approach, Rudd, J. E., 2007
• Communication in everyday life : the basic course edition with public speaking, Duck, S., 2015
• Cury, I. (2017). Directing and Producing for Television : A Format Approach (Vol. 5th edition). New York: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1486805
• English for business communication : a short course consisting of five modules: Cultural diversity and socialising, Telephoning, Presentations, Meetings and Negotiations: student's book, Sweeney, S., 1997
• Higueras-Ruiz, M.-J., Gómez-Pérez, F.-J., & Alberich-Pascual, J. (2018). Historical Review and Contemporary Characterization of Showrunner as Professional Profile in TV Series Production: Traits, Skills, Competences, and Style. Communication & Society, 31(1), 91–106. https://doi.org/10.15581/003.31.1.91-106
• Kopelman, S., & Rosette, A. S. (2008). Cultural variation in response to strategic emotions in negotiations. Group Decision & Negotiation, 17(1), 65–77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-007-9087-5
• Lansing, R. (2012). The Peace Negotiations : A Personal Narrative. Andrews UK.
• Lansing, R. 1864-1928. (1921). The peace negotiations, a personal narrative. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.1E27C97F
• Mautner-Markhof, F. (2019). Processes Of International Negotiations. New York, NY: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2199070
• Simintiras, A. C., & Reynolds, N. (2003). International Business Negotiations. [Bradford, England]: Emerald Group Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=139985
• The complete film production handbook, Honthaner, E. L., 2010
• Белкина, О. В. English for Researchers: Negotiations : учебное пособие / О. В. Белкина , под редакцией К. Н. Волченковой. — Челябинск : ЮУрГУ, 2018. — 73 с. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/260237 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
• Имаева, Е. З., Negotiations: Key to Success : учебное пособие / Е. З. Имаева, Ю. В. Костикова, Н. А. Сухарева. — Москва : Русайнс, 2021. — 147 с. — ISBN 978-5-4365-8872-8. — URL: https://book.ru/book/942341 (дата обращения: 04.07.2025). — Текст : электронный.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Directing and producing for television : a format approach, Cury, I., 2017
• Public Speaking : Strategies for Success, Zarefsky, D., 2005
• Voices, identities, negotiations, and conflicts: writing academic across cultures, , 2011

Authors

• Khomutskii Konstantin Igorevich