DRAM71441
Film Cultures: Research, Industries and Practice
30
Semester 1
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Robert Watts
Unit coordinator
Drama
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0
<div> <div> <p> </p><p>In a higher education research environment that is increasingly required to shape ‘real world relevance’ in the form of ‘impact pathways’, this module is designed to expose students to a range of research questions and cultural practices within Film Studies. It is designed to complement Film Theories, Debates and Approaches by offering students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practice-based contexts, such as film festivals, film journalism, curation, programming, film in the museum and film making as participatory practice.</p></div></div><p> </p>
<div> <div> <p> </p><p>In a higher education research environment that is increasingly required to shape ‘real world relevance’ in the form of ‘impact pathways’, this module is designed to expose students to a range of research questions and cultural practices within Film Studies. It is designed to complement Film Theories, Debates and Approaches by offering students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practice-based contexts, such as film festivals, film journalism, curation, programming, film in the museum and film making as participatory practice.</p></div></div><p> </p>
<div><div><p>1. To understand the social, political and industrial contexts under which film cultures and practices operate</p><p>2. To explore the application of film studies and practice in public and community engagement contexts </p><p>3. To engage critically with filmmaking as participatory <a>practic</a>e</p></div></div>
<ul> <li>Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the social, political and industrial contexts in which film cultures operate</li> <li>Develop specialised knowledge and understanding of film practice as cultural practice within the contexts of social and community engagement</li> <li>Contextualise various film practices and research within broader industrial developments and demand.</li></ul>
<ol> <li> Demonstrate advanced independent thinking</li> <li> Demonstrate advanced understanding of participatory practice and research in film</li> <li> Demonstrate ability to integrate advanced theoretical understanding and research in aspects of film practice to social and community contexts</li></ol>
<ol> <li> Make effective contributions to group work and discussions</li> <li> Present advanced ideas and intellectual arguments orally in class discussions</li> <li> Demonstrate advanced critical writing skills</li> <li> Undertake research design and presentation at Masters’ level</li></ol>
<ol> <li> Exercise independence in self-directed learning</li> <li> Demonstrate advanced critical thinking</li> <li> Demonstrate advanced ability to articulate ideas and argument cohesively, comprehensively and effectively</li> <li> Develop individual leadership and collaborative working skills in a group setting</li></ol>
<div><p>1 hr weekly lecture 2 hr weekly seminar comprising group work, student-led discussions and peer-asssed facilitated learning activities Asynchronous film screenings where appropriat</p></div>
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
40%
5
Portfolio
60%
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:151px;"> <p align="center">How and when feedback is provided</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:151px;"> <p>Formative feedback to be provided verbally during classroom discussions, presentations and workshops, and via Turnitin on Blackboard.</p><p> </p><p>Summative feedback on final portfolio and essay via Turnitin on Blackboard</p></td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p>
DRAM71331
Film Theories, Debates and Approaches
Co-Requisite
Compulsory
N
<p>Belfiore, Eleanora & Bennett Oliver (2008) <em>The Social Impact of the Arts: An Intellectual History</em>, Basingstoke: Palgrave/Macmillan.</p><p>Kent, Simon (2005) <em>Careers and Jobs in the Media.</em> London: Kogan Page.</p><p>Fleming, Mike (2008) <em>Arts in Education: a review of the literature</em>. London: Creative Partnerships.</p><p>Gregory, Georgina, et al. (2007) <em>Careers in Media and Film: The Essential Guide.</em> London: Sage.</p><p>Iordanova, Dina and Leshu Torchin, eds. (2012) <em>Film Festival Yearbook 4: Film Festivals and Activism</em>. St Andrews: St Andrews University Press.</p><p>McGuigan, Jim (2004) <em>Rethinking Cultural Policy.</em> Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2004.</p><p>Sandis, Constantine, ed. (2014) <em>Cultural Heritage Ethics</em>: Between Theory and Practice. Cambridge: Open Book Publishers.</p>
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