A 10 minute long individual presentation to one or two tutors-assessment weighting 100%-the student will research existing academic discussion appertaining to one theoretical concept in film studies e.g. authorship. The student will give a verbal presentation that highlights his/her understanding of one key academic debate in film studies; students will necessarily refer to films that illustrate their debate and refer to specific academic texts
[LO 1-5]

Key Information Set:
100% practical exams (skills assessment and presentations)

Caughie, J. (1981) Theories of Authorship, Routledge
Etherington, C. 7 Doughty, R, (2011) Understanding Film Theory Palgrave
Kydd, E. (2011) The Critical Practice of Film, Palgrave
Lapsey, R. & Westlake,M. (1988) Film Theory-an introduction, MUP
Nichols, B. (2010) Engaging Cinema, Norton press
Turner, G. (1999) The Social Meaning of Film, Routledge

In this module we will engage with key debates that have informed film studies. A range of theories and issues will be applied to cinema. These theories and issues will be made available in the module handbook.

Library, internet, tutors room.
The Blackboard virtual learning environement will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

The students will be introduced to the theories and issues via the internet (Blackboard and e-mail) and module handbook. Students will then have one week to prepare their debate, and then be invited to discuss their findings/reading/questions with their peers and tutor in small group seminars which will serve to underpin the individual assessment.

Students will access suggested published literature, internet and films

Key Information Set:
16% scheduled learning and teaching activities
84% guided independent learning