OCT2022/FEB2023

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Code : FFF233

Course Name : Malaysian Cinema

Course Level : 4 - Diploma

SLT : 120 HOURS

Equivalent to 3 credits
Face-to-Face (F2F): 19 Hours
Non Face-to-Face: 24 Hours
Student Preparation Time: 77 Hours

Pre-Requisite : -
Courses

Co-Requisite : -
Courses

Equivalent : -
Courses

Teaching Period : 14 Weeks

Duration

Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

i. Identify and describe significant characteristics, issues or phenomenon of different

historical period and era.
ii. Demonstrate a critical analysis discussion which regards to cultural studies or film
genres.
iii. Produce a distinguish academic analysis and criticized with sound understanding of
the Malaysian Cinema discourse.

Course Description

Malaysian Cinema course will draw the discussion from the perspective of historical, cultural
studies, film genres to the significant recent issues or phenomenon in this field. Emphasis of
this course will rest on the knowledge of familiarization and understanding, distinguishing
significant attributes and creates or stimulate an academic critical analysis of the discourse.

Syllabus Content / Teaching Method(s)

1. Course Briefing
2. Pre-Studio Era & Studio Era
3. Post Studio Era: 1970s-1990s
4. The New Era of Malaysian Cinema: 2000-2010
5. The Era of 2011 until Present
6. Workshop – Malaysian Cinema Historical Perspective
7. Malaysian Cinema and Culture Studies 1
8. Malaysian Cinema and Culture Studies 2
9. Malaysian Cinema and Genre
10. Malaysian Cinema and Genre
11. Workshop – Discussion Final Essay
12. Writing the Final Essay
13. Writing & Finalising the Final Essay
14. Submission

Teaching Methodology

1. Lectures

Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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2. Presentation / Discussion

Assessment

Group Assignment 30%

Test 30%
Final Essay 40%

Total 100%

References / Recommended Text

Chapman, J. Film and History, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Brown, L., How Films Tell Stories, n/a, ISBN: 9781945527142

Gaik Cheng Khoo, Reclaiming Adat, UBC Press, 2006, ISBN: 9780774811736
Pugsley, P., Tradition, Culture and Aesthetics in Contemporary Asian Cinema, n/a, ISBN:
9781138252875
Van der Heide, W., Malaysian Cinema, Asian Film, Leiden University Press, 2002, ISBN:
9053565191

Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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COURSE SCHEDULE / CONTENT OF THE COURSE

WEEK DATE CONTENT READING / NOTES

1 10 Oct MAULIDUR RASUL

2 17 Oct Introductions / Ice Breaking Entrance Survey (11/10-

1/11)
Course & Assignment Briefing

Pre Studio Era & Studio Era

3 24 Oct DEEPAVALI HOLIDAY

4 31 Oct -

5 7 Nov Post Studio Era: 1970s-1990s /

Independent Era / Bumiputera Era

6 14 Nov The New Era: 2000-2010 &

The Current Era / Present Cinema

MID TERM SEMESTER BREAK
21 NOV – 27 NOV
7 28 Nov Assignment 1: Group Presentation

8 5 Dec Malaysian Cinema and Genre

9 12 Dec SULTAN SELANGOR’S BIRTHDAY Replacement Class TBC

10 19 Dec Assignment 2: Test

CUTI KHAS PERAYAAN
26 DEC 2022 – 1 JAN 2023
11 2 Jan NEW YEAR’S PUBLIC HOLIDAY Replacement Class TBC

12 9 Jan Malaysian Cinema and Cultural Studies EXIT SURVEY (9/1-22/1)

13 16 Jan Malaysian Cinema and Cultural Studies

14 23 Jan Final Assignment: Academic Essay SUFO (20/1-24/2)

15 30/1 – 5/2 REVISION WEEK

16 6/2 – 21/2 EXAMINATION WEEK

17 22/2 – 19/3 SEMESTER BREAK

Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF AND RUBRIC

Students must successfully complete all of the three (3) Methods of Assessment listed
below in order to achieve a passing grade in FFF233.

ASSIGNMENT 1 - Group Assignment/Presentation (30%)

In a group of 3 or 4, students are required to select ONE decade of Malaysian Cinema

[1950s (1), 1960s (2), 1970s (1), 1980s (2), 1990s (2), 2000s (1), 2010s (1)] and research
significant characteristics, issues or phenomenon of the films from the selected decade.
Students then will present their findings in class. In the presentation, students need to:
a. Explain the selected decade – in general and from Malaysian Cinema perspective
b. Analyse the films from the selected decade – identify and describe significant
characteristics, issues or phenomenon; examine the critical themes, social, cultural,
political or economic critiques within the films
c. Support analysis/explanation with (at least 2) examples of Malaysian film in the
selected decade – what film, by whom, when released and other necessary details,
why the films are chosen, the issues raised by the film
d. Discuss the film’s importance and purpose, the contribution/effect of the films to
Malaysian Cinema and society

Each presentation should be in 10-15minutes.

Marks will be rewarded as follows:

CRITERIA MARKS

Explanation of the decade /5

- Clear and in-depth explanation using fact
support claims
Analysis and elaboration of:
- Films from the chosen period/era /15
- Characteristics, issues or phenomenon
- Themes, social, cultural, political or
economic critiques

Examples of films, and elaboration

- Introduction of films
- Issues raised
Discussion on importance/ purpose/ contribution/ /5
effect to Malaysian Cinema and society
Presentation
- Clear and creative slides presentation /5
- Informative and clear presentation
TOTAL /30
Remarks:

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Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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ASSIGNMENT 2 - Test (30%)

Write an essay no longer than 500 words (Arial 11, double-spacing) discussing ONE (1)
popular genre in Malaysian Cinema. Be sure to include the codes and conventions of the
chosen genre. Use TWO (2) films to support your discussion.

Marks to be given based on the discussion by the student.

Choice of film and genre = 3 marks
Each point = 2 marks
Structure/Language/Writing Style = 5 marks

Students should provide atleast 11 points (including codes and conventions) in their
essay.

FINAL ASSIGNMENT - Academic Critical Analysis Essay (40%)

For this assignment, students will choose ONE director in Malaysian Cinema. Students will
then write an essay discussing and critically analysing TWO films directed by the chosen
director. Students must incorporate at least TWO theories/approaches that you’ve learned
into your essay. The essay should be no longer than 1500 words.

A film analysis/criticism is not a review or summary of the plot, it should go deeper into
analysis and reaction. It should discuss the issues raised by the film, address the film’s
importance and purpose, state reactions to the content and quality of the film, and connect it
to the theories/methods/approaches you have learned in class - Semiotics, Genre, Narrative,
Auteur, Feminism, Cultural Studies.

Marks will be rewarded as follows:

CRITERIA MARKS
Introduction /5
- Brief history of Malaysian Cinema & well-
known directors
- Intro of the chosen director
Discussion/analysis of Films /20
- Discussion on the director’s style,
techniques etc
- Characteristics, issues or phenomenon
- Themes, social, cultural, political or
economic critiques
- Theory used
Conclusion /5
- Summarise the discussion/analysis
- Director’s impact/contribution to
Malaysian Cinema
Language/ Writing Style /10
- Essay is well written, especially on

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language, grammar & spelling

Presentation/ Structure
- Essay is well-structured, with the right
use of format, font (Arial 11) & spacing
(double)

References/ Bibliography
- Sufficient references, with citations
TOTAL /40
Remarks:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Attendance
ABSENTEEISM – Please refer to UiTM Academic Regulations [2003] that state: Students
who do not attend classes up to 80% of contact hours WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to sit
for Final Exams, or their Final Coursework will not be assessed. If students are unable
to attend a lecture for a good reason then, where possible, they should notify the lecturer in
advance, and always follow up with appropriate documentation, usually a doctor’s or
counselor’s certificate.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism means copying or imitating language and ideas of another author and presenting
them as your own work. In the writing of essays the most common form of plagiarism is
copying passages from books, articles or internet sources without proper acknowledgement
of the source. The source must be cited both in cases of a direct quotation and in cases
where students have re-written or paraphrased the original. The aim of an essay is to
present your own argument in your own words. It is usual and indeed commendable to refer
to the work and ideas of others as well, but for the most part the analysis, argument, and
language must be your own.

Plagiarism is totally unacceptable because it is a form of intellectual dishonesty, because the

person concerned is not learning to do things for him/herself, and because it is extremely
unfair to students who do their own work.

Plagiarism is a serious academic offence that will result in appropriate penalties, to be

determined at the discretion of the course lecturer in consultation with the faculty’s divisional
chair. Plagiarism includes submitting the same work to more than one lecturer for credit in
different courses without prior written permission from the lecturers. Penalties will range from
failure of an assignment to possible failure of the course. It is recommended that students
consult the Policy on Plagiarism published by UiTM (“Dasar Plagiarisma UiTM dan
Pelaksanaannya”).

Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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Late Submission of Work

Students must treat their deadlines seriously. All coursework should be submitted on time.
Work submitted after the due date will be heavily penalized. If you think you might have
problems completing or submitting an assignment, please contact the course lecturer (in
advance) to discuss the situation.

Lecturer:

NUR SHAKILA BT MOHD ZAKI

Room: 8-5-6
Phone: 0123797679
Email: nurshakila@uitm.edu.my

Prepared by:

Certified by:

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NUR SHAKILA BT. MOHD ZAKI AZRI ABU HASSAN

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Date: 3 Oct 2022

Coordinator - Film
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Faculty : College of Creative Arts Tahun Mula: 2021

Programme : Diploma in Film Tahun Semakan: 2021

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