M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Journalism and Mass Communication
FILM STUDIES
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is social change?
2. How film acts as a medium of communication?
3. Define scripting.
4. What is budgeting?
5. Highlight the importance of location in film production.
6. Define cinematography.
7. What is editing?
8. What is strong board?
9. List any three branded camera.
10. What is dubbing?
Sub. Code
32
CP-8240
2
sp6
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Describe about pre-production.
Or
Write a note on special effects.
12. Discuss about graphics and final mixing.
Or
Outline the history of Indian cinema.
13. Describe about the role of cinematographer.
Or
Discuss the main plot of any award winning Tamil
film.
14. Write a brief note on film genres.
Or
Outline the importance of power of sound.
15. Discuss the role of cameraman.
Or
How sound recording is done in a studio?
CP-8240
3
sp6
Part C x 10 30)
Answer all questions.
16. Elaborate on the growth of Tamil cinema.
Or
Write a detailed note on post production.
17. Explain the editing techniques in film production.
Or
Differentiate single camera Vs multi camera
production.
18. Explain the steps in production of short film.
Or
Explain the role and responsibilities of director and
producer.
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