FM1001 Key Concepts in Film Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 7

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.

Planned timetable

3.00 pm Mon and Thu, Screening 12-3 Fri

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

Module coordinator

Dr J S Mulvogue

Dr J S Mulvogue
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Jessica Mulvogue; Dr Anushrut Ramakrishnan Agrwaal; tbc

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

In this introductory module, we examine key concepts and approaches that are relevant to the study of film. The module aims primarily to develop the skills needed for film analysis by looking at aspects of film form such as mise-en-scene, editing, cinematography, narrative and sound. Students will also examine particular aspects of Film Studies such as genre, authorship, stardom, acting, fandom and film industries. This module introduces students to notions of popular and art cinemas as well as documentary through a range of important cinematic texts from around the world.

Assessment pattern

8-hour Online Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment

3-hour Online Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 x 1-hour lectures, a 1-hour seminar and screening (typically 2 hours)

Scheduled learning hours

50

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

Guided independent study hours

150

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