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Film Studies: Alternative to Classical Hollywood Cinema IFP/IFJ6004

Outline

This module builds on IFP6003 (Film Studies: Introduction to Hollywood Cinema) by examining a number of movements and styles from British, European and Asian cinema, as well as New Hollywood Cinema.  You will analyse and comment on film in written work and seminar discussions to the level that will lead to potential success on an MA in Film Studies. 

Aims

This module aims to introduce you to British, European, Asian and New Hollywood Cinema, and to develop your understanding of how these are defined and how they relate to one another.  It also aims to extend your knowledge of a number of different conceptual frames such as performance, sound, narrative, mise-en-scène censorship, genre, editing and technology. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • show an understanding of some of the major movements of European and American cinema from the 1930s to the present day;
  • demonstrate the ability to read and comment on films in an informed and coherent manner in both written work and seminar discussions at a level that will lead to potential success on an MA Film Studies; and
  • use critical and technical terms effectively.

Teaching & Learning Methods

You attend two two-hour seminars each week, looking at major movements in US film, and through these introducing a number of theoretical aspects. Usually the first seminar of each week will be used to discuss the overall topic, and the second will concentrate on the film under question. Students will be expected to lead one seminar.

Assessment

  • Essay 2,000 words (40%)
  • Test (1 hour) (20%)
  • Final Exam (40%)

Reading

A compilation of the essential seminar reading will be distributed throughout the course. Further reading material is available in the main Queen Mary Library.

Viewing Films

You will need to view films privately. All the films shown on this course are available on video or DVD in the Queen Mary Library and are available on overnight loan.

Video and DVD playback facilities are available on the second floor of the library.

Who teaches this module?

Philippa Kennedy - p.m.kennedy@qmul.ac.uk

Simon Pate - s.m.pate@qmul.ac.uk

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