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Screen Culture (FLTV10009)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Semester 2
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In Screen Culture students study the history of cinema and screen-based storytelling, focusing on elements essential to the practice of filmmaking.

Through lectures, discussion, screenings and independent research, students explore a diversity of cinematic approaches and styles. Students engage with both short and long form work with a view to being able to critique and contextualise screen content.

This subject also includes student interaction with contemporary screen industry practitioners.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • critique and discuss screen content at an introductory level;
  • identify and discuss significant historical and current movement within screen culture;
  • research and explore professional film making practices;
  • demonstrate professional communication skills to contact an industry practitioner to observe their practice.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • articulate, integrate and adapt knowledge from different domains;
  • apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
  • respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
  • communicate effectively, in oral, written and digital forms;
  • engage in rigorous and respectful debate.

Last updated: 8 November 2024