Undergraduate Course: Writing on Film - Introduction to Film Journalism (LLLG07042)
Course Outline
School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
Home subject area | Lifelong Learning (LLC) |
Other subject area | None |
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Course description | Have you ever wanted to be a film critic? Or have you ever wondered what a film critic does? Now is your chance to find out. This course offers a practical introduction to the basics of film journalism ¿ reviews, interviews, features ¿ in a lively workshop setting. No special background needed, as long as you enjoy writing and have an active interest in cinema. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
¿ Recognise the various formats and styles of writing on film (e.g. reviews, features).
¿ Demonstrate an awareness of different media and markets.
¿ Assess a piece of film writing in terms of its chosen style and target market.
¿ Carry out basic film-related research using both print and online sources.
¿ Write clear and effective film-related pieces in each of the basic formats.
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Assessment Information
Open Studies 10 credit courses have one assessment. Normally, the assessment is a 2000 word essay, worth 100% of the total mark |
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Ms Martine Pierquin
Tel: (0131 6)51 1182
Email: m.pierquin@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Diane Mcmillan
Tel: (0131 6)50 6912
Email: D.McMillan@ed.ac.uk |
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