Film Studies

Course summary

You will study whole films, in addition to a variety of clips and examples from a range of media platforms such as music video, advertising, YouTube and news. This will help you to learn the key elements of film including cinematography, mise en scene, editing, sound, performance and aesthetics. You will also study the contexts of the films and consider what the film is revealing about history and society of the time, in addition to engaging in critical debates surrounding film. There are two exams, each worth 35% and a 30% assessment of production work. You will study films from the following areas: • Hollywood 1930 – 1990 American Independent film British Film • European Film Global Film (outside Europe) Documentary Silent Film Experimental film Short Film