Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Film Studies: Approaches and Methods
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Film and Creative Writing
Module Code	09 30519
Module Lead	Catherine Lester
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	Introduction to Film Studies: Approaches and Methods enables students to build their repertoire of skills through critical engagement with a variety of the ways that films can be analysed, evaluated and understood alongside various theoretical, social and historical contexts. Individual film texts, representing a diverse range of nationalities, historical periods, genres and styles, will be studied in detail and in relation to specific weekly topics and approaches. The module will also invite reflection on the usefulness and validity of these approaches in order for students to develop their own arguments and perspectives. Topics and case studies will draw from the specialisms of staff in the department of Film and Creative Writing, and as such are likely to vary from year-to-year. Indicative topics that have taught on this module previously include: feminist film theory, world cinema, philosophical approaches to film, adaptation, genre, animation.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Articulate the relationship between the film text and its wider social and historical contexts Demonstrate an understanding of critical perspective in the evaluation of film art Evaluate the characteristics of different theoretical trends in film studies Employ the language and style of film scholarship in written work and oral presentations
Assessment	30519-01 : Class Presentation : Coursework (30%) 30519-02 : 2,500 word critical essay : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Group Presentation, approx 5 minutes per student - 30% Essay (2000 words) - 70% Reassessment Failed component only Individual Presentation (max.10 minutes, delivered in person, online via video call, or pre-recorded) - 30%; Essay (2000 words) - 70%
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