Film Studies offers an in depth exploration of film in all its forms, from Hollywood blockbusters to low budget indie movies, from old classics to modern masterpieces from the obscure to the popular and films across the world. You will study fiction films, documentaries and shorts and have the opportunity to plan, write, shoot and edit your own films.
This is a rigorous and challenging course for those with an interest in film. It encompasses all aspects of film production, distribution and consumption. Using case study examples throughout, you will get a thorough grounding in how films are made and how they communicate to their audience, introducing you to a realm beyond the mainstream: British, Independent and World cinemas.
What surprised me is how much of the content is driven by my own interests and opinions.
There is no right or wrong answer with Film Studies practical, as long as you have the passion and drive
Before I studied Film, I thought Fight Club was a clever movie! I have been introduced to so much since that I don't think I'll ever go back to blockbusters!
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Unit 1
Analysis of a film sequence of your own choice, creative project planning and/or making a short film sequence or film
Unit 2
Producers and audiences, study of British cinema themes, comparative study of two films relating to genre
Research project on a director of your own choice, creation of a short film
Varieties of film experience: world cinema, documentary, critical study of a single film from a choice set by the board