Film Theory 1 (P00461)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00461

Film Theory 1 is the first part of a course designed to make students familiar with major European film theories and various approaches to film analysis. The discussion will initially focus on theoretical contributions to early cinema and Eisenstein's articles on "Montage of Attractions". One of the themes studied in its modulations through various programmes will be the ongoing search of European filmmakers for concepts of the cinema and for film styles that are distinct from the classical cinema of Hollywood. The theoretical discussion will be combined with exercises in film analysis.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Common Courses (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures), (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Familiarity with major concepts of filmmaking and early theories of film. Understanding and ability to apply these analytical and critical tools for the investigation of individual films and a discussion of issues in film historiography.
The course as a whole prepares for, and accompanies, the work in the various options.