Module Descriptors
FILM HISTORY AND FILM THEORY (2)
FTVR50330
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Glendyn Jones
Email: G.R.Jones@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK - SECOND ESSAY weighted at 50%
  • COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Library, internet, film theatre, TV/DVD/video, Blackboard, module handbook
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 x essays (2500 words each) at 50% each essay. (LO 1 - 5)

Key Information Set:
100% coursework
Module Indicative Content
This module will be the 'sister' module to film history and film theory (1) undertaken at level 4. The topics will include e.g. the Hollywood studio system, the star system and significant European movements.
There will be further exploration of theory and theorists who inform a comprehensive study of film e.g. post-modern film theory, Bazin, the language of film.
Module Texts
Allen, R & Gomery, D. (1985) Film History-theory and practice McGraw Hill
Bordwell, D. and Thompson, J. (1994) Film History McGraw Hill
Cook, P. & Bernink,M eds (2005) The Cinema Book bfi
Caughie, J. (1981) Theories of Authorship bfi
Module Learning Strategies
There will be programme of lectures, seminars and screenings highlighting the topics to be delivered. The cohort will be expected to engage with texts that are suggested and view films from different film movements. Seminars will enable students to discuss and deliberate film's history and film theory integral to a greater understanding of film.

Key Information Set:
25% will be tutor led learning/lectures
75% will be independent learning/self directed reading & research