Unit name | Screen Research |
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Unit code | FATVM0002 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Maingard |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | Department of Film and Television |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides an introduction to a range of key techniques for research in screen studies, as well as offering insight into the research of related media forms. The unit analyses different approaches to research problems and their investigation by drawing on a range of illustrative case studies. It explores some of the methodological problems presented by the moving image that are relevant to the different research questions and objectives. Students will engage with key areas of screen research that may be relevant to the their future dissertation projects.
Unit Aims:
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
Weekly workshop, seminar, and screening, supported by self-directed activity where appropriate.
Individual presentation of group project (50%) plus Dissertation Proposal (1000 words) & Literature Review (1500 words) (50%)
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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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