FM5002 Skills, Methods and Approaches in Film Studies

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Restricted to MLitt students. Open to students from both MLitt programmes: the MLitt in Film Studies and the new MLitt (International): Master in Audio-Visual and Cinema Studies (IMACS). Individual tutorial groups should not exceed 15 students.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr Z R Shacklock

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Module Staff

Dr Zoë Shacklock, Dr Philippa Lovatt, TBA

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Module description

This module introduces the essential research skills training now regarded as indispensable for all postgraduates. It has both theoretical and practical orientation and aims to teach students to correlate conceptual frameworks and research designs. Its aims are to (a) debate and enrich our common concepts of reading and analyzing cinematic texts and contexts, by providing a range of different perspectives, methodologies and approaches for researching films and movements, and (b) offer high-quality training related to methodology which stresses various aspects of conceiving, pursuing, organising, and successfully completing research projects in film studies.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour weekly seminars, 1.5 hour practical classes (x2) weeks, 2-3 hours weekly screening

Scheduled learning hours

53

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

247

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.