A combination of:
screenings and workshops to examine and discuss the characteristics of a range of film genre
skills workshops
group work to create a scene in a particular genre
review and discussion of the competed scenes.

The assessment will be one group production [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4]

One 1200 word essay on the chosen genre. [Learning Outcomes 1, 2]

Bordwell, D and Thompson, K (2001) 'Film Art: an introduction' McGraw Hill chap. 4
Branston, G. and Stafford, R. (1996) 'The Media Student's Book' Routledge chap. 5
Cook, P. and Bernink, M. (1999) 'The Cinema Book' bfi part. 5
Grant, B. ed. (1977) 'Film Genre; theory and criticism' Scarecrow press
Grant, B. ed (1986) 'Film Genre Reader' Univ. of Texas

The module is designed to explore film genre through practical exercises and production skills. Students will research how scenes are created in identified screen genre and carry out exercises in three chosen genre. One genre will be chosen as the basis for the practical production of one film scene as a team project. The basic skills of shot construction and editing are introduced. At the end of the module the finished scenes will be shown and discussed along with the work of peers. This feedback forms a very important part of the learning and will directly inform the written evaluation of the finished product - which is an individual essay on that chosen genre from each team member.

Media Lab, Video camera, sound and editing equipment, internet, library, TV/DVD/Video