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Postgraduate Course: Film Theory 1 (CLLC11041)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaCommon Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionFilm 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)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  18
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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
Essay 1: 1500 words (30%)
Essay 2: 2500 words (70%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsFT1
Contacts
Course organiserDr David Sorfa
Tel:
Email: David.Sorfa@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)51 3988
Email: Gordon.Littlejohn@ed.ac.uk
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