Module Descriptors
FROM MUYBRIDGE TO MURCH: FILM HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY
FTVR40381
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Glendyn Jones
Email: G.R.Jones@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 90
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 75%
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Texts
Stanley, R.H. 2003, 'Making Sense of Movies' McGraw Hill
Nelmes, J. 2003, 'Introduction to Film Studies' Routledge
Bordwell, D. et al, 1999, 'The Classical Hollywood Cinema' Routledge
Bordwell, D. & Thompson, K. 2001, 'Film Art-an introduction' McGraw Hill
Nelmes, J. 2003, 'Introduction to Film Studies' Routledge
Bordwell, D. et al, 1999, 'The Classical Hollywood Cinema' Routledge
Bordwell, D. & Thompson, K. 2001, 'Film Art-an introduction' McGraw Hill
Module Learning Strategies
There will be a programme of weekly lectures, seminars and screenings. You will be expected to engage with a number of suggested texts and view a number of suggested films. Seminars, group presentations and submission of a small piece of written work, based upon the topics offered, will
contribute towards strategies employed that will enable the students to discuss and examine particular aspects of film history related to technology.
contribute towards strategies employed that will enable the students to discuss and examine particular aspects of film history related to technology.
Module Resources
Library, Internet, Media Lab., Film Theatre, TV/DVD/Video
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A small written essay of 1500 words. [Learning Outcomes 1, 3]
A group presentation [Learning Outcomes 2,4]
A group presentation [Learning Outcomes 2,4]
Module Indicative Content
This module offers you an accessible introduction to the study of film history. The module will identify significant historical periods and focus upon technological advances in the evolution of cinema. We will also examine and assess the importance of these advances to the film industry. The intention is to enable you to explore and reflect upon film in relation to cinematography, editing and sound. There will also be student led seminars integrated into the module alongside an introduction to independent study and research.