Module Information

Module Identifier

TFM0110

Module Title

THE FILM TEXT: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

To Be Arranged

Semester

Intended for use in future years

Course Delivery

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	essay 2,500 words	100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

demonstrate a clear understanding of foundations of critical theory

apply critical theory to a range of film texts

apply critical theory to a range of film concepts

Aims

To provide students with a foundation in critical theory which may serve as a common basis for the exploration of the film-related topics under discussion throughout the rest of the degree scheme.

Content

This module is designed as a continuation of Module The Theatre Text and will cover issues similar to those dealt with there, but this time with specific reference to the interpretation of film. The first two sessions will be devoted to the discussion of the general background of the subject, and to the task of defining appropriate methodologies. The last two sessions will concentrate on specific films, which raise issues similar to those discussed in reference to theatre texts.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7