Thompson Library facilities - web, computer access, printing facilities.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Lectures to the whole group;
Small group seminars / crits/ tutorials;
Independent study, research, documenting and report writing.
This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and or website support. You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities.

Parker, Philip, The Art and Science of Screenwiriting.
Oldham Gabriella, First Cut-Conversations with Film Editors
Rees, Al, A History of Experimental Film and Video
Buckland Warren, Film Studies (Teach Yourself Series)
Specific Key text details relating to specific genre will be distributed in the module pack.

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of critical reflection and analysis and to introduce you to the skills required for reflective report writing. You will be introduced to research methodologies, contextual analysis of production work and the skills required to justify your decision making in production, thus fostering an ability to provide an intellectual/intelligent verbal and written argument. This module will introduce historical themes in film/programme production and locate historical developments within a relevant social and cultural context enabling the students to develop an awareness of the social and cultural roles of film/programme making. This module will provide students with a foundation of cultural and historical knowledge essential to the development of a critical understanding of the role of the film/programme maker in a social/cultural context.

Coursework comprising a word-processed report of 2000 words and a research file. This written assignment will include illustrations, a bibliography and will follow academic conventions as detailed in the module information pack