Academic Skills Project - Film Studies

This page contains details of the ASP workshops run by the School of Film Studies. All workshops are aimed at a first year audience. For further information and to register for these workshops, contact the School ASP Coordinator Hal Young by email at hly2@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Semester 1:

Workshop 1: How to Watch a Film

Date: 24/09/2025
Audience: All sub-honours students (primarily first years)

Intended Learning Outcomes:

To greater grasp the tools needed to analyse and discuss film texts. 

Workshop 2: Engaging with Academic Sources

Date: 15/10/2025
Audience: All sub-honours students (primarily first years)

Intended Learning outcomes:

To be able to use sources in an effective and appropriate manner, as well as understanding ways of finding relevant ones.

Workshop 3: Writing an Effective Essay

Date: 05/11/2025
Audience: Sub-honours students undertaking FM1001

Intended Learning Outcomes:

To feel confident in tackling the first essay for FM1001, and how to go about preparing for it. 

Workshop 4: Essay Drop-In Session

Date: 12/11/2025
Audience: Sub-honours students undertaking FM1001

Intended Learning Outcomes:

To clear up any uncertainties students may have about the FM1001 essay.