Postgraduate Course: Film Theory 1 (CLLC11041)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, 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 | core course Film Studies | 1-11 | | | 15:00 - 17:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 15:00 - 17:00, Zone: Central. cinema room 19 George Square |
| Additional information |
2 hour(s) per week for 10 week(s). |
| No Exam Information |
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. |
Assessment Information
| One essay of 2,500 words. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | 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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