The course trains students to communicate confidently and professionally about film form, style, and technique in a variety of spoken, written, and audio-visual formats (e.g. oral presentations, writing, video-essays and/or podcasts). Students will study the theoretical frameworks and specialised terminology which they need to produce accurate, coherent, and effective film analysis. Students will also learn to reflect critically on filmmaking from a variety of modes, genres, historical periods and national traditions (including, where applicable, their own filmmaking).
Total Contact Hours: 55
Private Study Hours: 245
Total Study Hours: 300
Main assessment methods:
Series of Presentations – (40%)
Digital Portfolio – (60%)
Reassessment methods:
Like-for-like
Indicative Reading List:
Bordwell, D., Thompson, K. & Smith, J. (2019) (12th ed.) Film Art: An introduction. McGraw-Hill, New York.
Bordwell, D. (2004) (2nd ed.) The McGraw-Hill Film Viewer's Guide. McGraw-Hill, New York.
Corrigan, T. (2015) (9th ed.) A Short Guide to Writing about Film. Pearson, London.
Ford, Kathy. (2009) Quick Coach Guide to Creating Multi-Modal Essays. Wadsworth, Boston.
Theobald, T. (2019) (4th ed.) Develop Your Presentation Skills: How to Inspire and Inform with Clarity and Confidence. Kogan Page, London.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 analyse films using appropriate theoretical frameworks and specialist terminology
2 identify the function(s) of form, style and technique (mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound) in films
3 communicate accurately, coherently, and effectively about film in a variety of professional formats
4 reflect on stylistic choices in films from a variety of modes, genres, historical periods and national traditions
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Critically analyse and make use of reading material and conceptual frameworks;
2 Give sustained attention and concentration to examine the details of texts;
3 Demonstrate advanced skills of cogency, structure and presentation of arguments;
4 Communicate appropriately according to purpose.
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