Unit name | Contemporary British Cinema |
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Unit code | MODL30007 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Ms. Taylor |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Modern Languages |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces students to contemporary British cinema through the study of a range of films by British directors produced over the last twenty years. The course opens by introducing students to the technical aspects of cinematic production and the basic principles of film theory and criticism. The films are studied in the chronological order of their production. In the study of individual films students examine the stylistic features of particular directors' work, the national and cultural climate in which each film appeared, the degree to which economic factors influenced the representation of national identity. Students also study other aspects of film production including casting, language, genre, narrative and ideas of realism and comedy. The films on the course are chosen to offer students a wide variety of the different genres (including heritage, realism and comedy) in contemporary British cinema.
Aims:
By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary British film;
2. evaluate and analyse relevant a significant body of source materials;
3. select and synthesise relevant critical material;
4. formulate independent judgements in an appropriate style and at an advanced level of complexity;
5. develop effective presentation skills.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
3000 word essay (75%) testing ILO's 1-4
Presentation (25%) testing ILO's 1-5
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
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