Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the foundations of studying film as a discipline, including its key historic, theoretical and formal aspects. Organised around three separate but inter-related areas (narrative form, film style and film theory), students will learn to analyse, research and discuss films from a range of periods and to study films from a range of countries and cultures to develop skills in cross-cultural awareness.
- Narrative & Film Form
- Film Style
- Film Theory
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key historic, theoretical and formal aspects of film
- Research and analyse a range of films from different historic periods through to the present day
- Read and interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
- Write logical and coherent analytic arguments based on film analysis and appropriate research
- Use relevant technologies, research, writing and analytic skills to complete assessments
Degree list
The following degrees include this course