Module Descriptors
EXPERIMENTAL FILM
MEDP50056
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
A History of Experimental Film & Video, Rees, Al, 791.4361109, History
Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack
Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack
Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.
Module Additional Assessment Details
[Learning Outcomes 1-4] will be continually assessed via group seminars, crits and 100% coursework comprising ideas book and research book production
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the `avant-garde' elements of filmmaking. You will be given an overview of the historical development of experimental film looking at conceptual, technical, style and form development of the genre. New wave artists and contemporary filmmakers will be studied through a series of lectures and screenings as a means to assisting and aiding independent study and development of `ideas', messages and meanings for future films. You will produce an ideas book and research book on the topic.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures to the whole group where you will be introduced to the historical and contemporary context of experimental film and the avant-garde.
Small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials, group bonding exercises) where you will contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research & your work in progress & receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.
Independent study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching & documenting your project & the preparation of your work for assessment.
Small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials, group bonding exercises) where you will contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research & your work in progress & receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.
Independent study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching & documenting your project & the preparation of your work for assessment.
Module Resources
Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.
There are no 'modulettes' assigned to this module.
There are no 'modulettes' assigned to this module.