Movements in Film History

Cod y Modiwl: FM11120
Teitl y Modiwl: Movements in Film History
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Greg Bevan
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Kim Knowles; Dr Stephanie Jones; Dr Lisa Richards

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Written essay or video essay 2: 1,500 words or 4 minutes Note: Students are only permitted to submit one video-essay (i.e. if they make a video essay for the first assessment, they must write an essay for the second, and vice-versa).	50%
Asesiad Semester	Written essay or video essay 1: 1,500 words or 4 minutes Note: Students are only permitted to submit one video-essay (i.e. if they make a video essay for the first assessment, they must write an essay for the second, and vice-versa).	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written essay or video essay 1: 1,500 words or 4 minutes Students must take elements of assessments equivalent to those that lead to failure of the module.	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Written essay or video essay 2: 1,500 words or 4 minutes Students must take elements of assessments equivalent to those that lead to failure of the module.	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the films studied
Analyse the cinematic language of the films studied
Compare and contrast the use of cinematic language in various films to develop insight into aesthetic debates
Understand the relationship of the films to the political and ideological context

Disgrifiad cryno

The aim of this module is to introduce students to key film movements from across the globe that have played a significant role in the way in which the medium of film, and film language has developed.

Cynnwys

- Classical Hollywood

- German Expressionism

- Italian Neorealism

- French New Wave

- American New Wave

- British Social Realism

- American Avant-Garde

- Australian New Wave

- Brazilian Cinema Novo

- New Mexican Cinema

- Polish Cinema

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Assessment is through two assignments and their written communication skills will be developed as will their skills creating and sustaining an argument. Students are also expected to contribute to seminar discussions and will be encouraged to ask and respond to questions during lectures.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be encouraged to be self-motivating and partly responsible for their learning experience. They will be expected to prepare work independently for discussion in seminars, by accessing, reading and critically evaluating a range of sources.
Datrys Problemau	Students will work with theoretical problems. They will encounter drastically differing viewpoints and will be encouraged to engage with them critically.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work in small groups during seminars and will gain knowledge of the dynamic of group discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	This skill is not formally assessed, but students will have the opportunity to discuss their learning processes with their peers and their lecturer. Detailed feedback will be given on assessments alongside suggestions on how to improve.
Rhifedd	N/A
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Knowledge of films from a wide range of traditions and contexts.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are expected to engage in academic reading and to research, reflect on, and analyse a wide range of sources (books, journal articles) for seminars and assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will hone their research skills when analyzing sources and will develop referencing skills for a range of traditional and online resources. For seminar preparation they will be expected to gain access to online resources. Using Blackboard and being able to navigate it successfully will be crucial.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 4