Undergraduate Course: Film Theory and Criticism (LLLG07059)
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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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | Would you like to know more about semiotics, structuralism, gender in film? This course explores key concepts in film theory and criticism, and applies them to relevant film excerpts of some of the greatest films in cinema history. Join us and find out how some theoretical approaches can reveal essential forms and functions of 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 will have gained:
¿ An understanding of how cinema works and how films can be "read"
¿ Familiarity with various analytical tools and methodologies which will be used with reference to film clips
¿ A critical appreciation of film, including (for credit students) the ability to express this in written form
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Assessment Information
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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