Module manager: Vlad Strukov
Email: v.strukov@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
'Digital revolution', 'Dissolution of the medium', 'Death of the cinema' are phrases commonly used to describe the most extensive reworking of the role of images since the inauguration of cinema. The course investigates some of the shifts that have taken place over the past two decades in conjunction with the rise of digital filmmaking tools and the evolution of a new form of moving digital media art. The module does not teach filmmaking or provide practical training in filmmaking apps.
The objectives of Cinema in the Digital Era are to:
- introduce the concept of digital cinema;
- investigate innovations in the feature film format;
- examine the effect of digital technologies on the moving image, film festival and curatorial practices;
- examine the effects of digital film making on our understanding of the medium, genre, and their cultural functions
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Evaluate recent technological developments and their impact on film making, film curating and film analysis;
2. Assess the impact of digital technology on aspects of film style and aesthetics;
3. Analyse the role of digital technologies in cinemas across the globe, including different modes of distribution and consumption
4. Evidence the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area
5. Evaluate cultural processes such as film distribution from the angle of equality, diversity and inclusion
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. Communication: communicate effectively in oral and written form, listen actively and critically reflect on one’s own messages.
7. Critical thinking: gather information from a range of sources, analyse, and interpret data to aid understanding. Weigh up different arguments, using supporting evidence to form opinions, arguments, theories and ideas.
8. Creativity: the ability to generate ideas and demonstrate imaginative thinking and originality.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 260 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Student progress will be monitored on a regular basis via classroom participation, monitored group discussion and prepared presentations (formative).
Students will receive additional feedback and support when planning their assessments. The feedback from the first assessment and the seminar presentations will also be formulated to assist with writing the larger end-of-module essay.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Presentation (5-7 minutes, pre-recorded) | 30 |
| Assignment | 3000 word essay | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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