Module manager: Dr Angleos Koutsourakis
Email: a.koutsourakis@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
The module teaches a sophisticated and critical understanding of film and cinema by introducing students to diverse approaches that reflect the wealth of expertise from across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Students will acquire dexterity in the methodological tools of film theory and history and be exposed to the most up-to-date concerns in Film Studies. Students will be supported by a bespoke programme guiding them through the various aspects of academic literacy.
This core module for the MA Film Studies will teach the sophisticated, critical understanding of theoretical, historical and concrete aspects of filmmaking and distribution by introducing students to diverse themes reflecting expertise from the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures and from across AHC. This module will also enhance students’ skills in academic literacies through the integration of expertise from the Language Centre in a bespoke programme designed to ensure that all students, whatever their diverse academic experience or backgrounds, will be able to fully engage with the variety of topics taught.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. show a nuanced appreciation of current issues and research in film studies, in particular, and cultural studies more broadly;
2. assess both theoretically and historically concrete aspects of film form, production and distribution, in particular, and the creative industries more broadly,
3. use effectively the methodological tools of film and cultural theory and history;
4. evaluate and criticise received opinion, drawing on a range of perspectives on the area of study
5. evidence appropriate creative abilities and appropriate technical competence.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6: Communication: Communicate effectively through clear written, oral and audio-visual modes.
7: Time management, planning and organisation: Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines through working effectively on a project brief.
8: Problem solving: Interpret and analyse data (or information) from a number of sources and perspectives in order to solve a complex problem
9. Critical thinking: Weigh up different arguments, using supporting evidence, and identify gaps in knowledge.
10. Creativity: Make connections across differing perspectives; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Screenings | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| seminars | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Practicals | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Private study hours | 517 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 83 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600 | ||
Exercises in the academic literacies parallel programme will be used to measure student progress and to provide formative feedback. The literature review will be used to provide feedback by early semester two. Student contributions in class and informal presentation will be used to monitor progress and to provide formative feedback for the oral presentation.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1,500-word annotated bibliography | 30 |
| Assignment | 10-minute group oral presentation | 10 |
| Assignment | 2,500-word essay OR 8-minute video essay and 1,000-word commentary | 60 |
| 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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