Reading Film and Television

Code

MLAC1025

School

Media, Languages and Cultures

Level

1

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

This module will introduce students to formal aspects of film and television narratives and the language of textual analysis. It will also shed light on the people who work on the production of film/TV texts and some of the key features of their collaboration. By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate the following. An understanding of:
1. Subject specific skills:
Key terms used to analysis audio-visual texts

• Basics of a/v narrative
• Use and manipulation of time and space in a/v texts
  How to carry out basic textual analysis of case studies
• Key roles and tasks in the production of film/TV
• The collaborative nature of film/TV production
  2. Personal/critical skills:
  How to manage time effectively
• How to work in a group effectively
• How to research and organise materials in support of a critical argument
  How to present materials and ideas in support of a critical argument
• Basic principles of critical self-awareness
• The learning process and how it impacts on your understanding and knowledge.

Target Students

Core/required modules for Year 1 BA ICS Film & TV Studies. This module has been particularly identified as suitable for first-year students including those from other schools and faculties.

Classes

• One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
• One 3-hour screening each week for 11 weeks
• One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: one 1,000 - 1,500 word essay
• 20% Assignment: Remake of a scene plus 500 word commentary
• 50% Coursework 2: One 2,000-2,500 word essay

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Subject specific skills:

Conveners

• Dag Sigurd Yngvesson