Postgraduate Course: Film Theory 2 (CLLC11042)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Common Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Film Theory 2 is the second part of a course designed to make students familiar with major European film theories and various approaches to film analysis. The discussion will focus on core theoretical contributions from realism to psychoanalysis and film semiotics. The theoretical discussion will be combined with exercises in film analysis. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Film Theory 1 (CLLC11041)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 18:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
2 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Familiarity with major concepts of filmmaking and contemporary 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. |
Assessment Information
| One 2-hour examination. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Martine Beugnet
Tel: (0131 6)50 3637
Email: M.Beugnet@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Heather Elliott
Tel: (0131 6)50 3030
Email: Heather.Elliott@ed.ac.uk |
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