Languages of the Screen (FLTV30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
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Languages of the Screen combines an advanced study of the relationship between director and actor with a detailed exploration of film language and form.
Students will learn a variety of performance direction techniques and apply these by working with professional actors in studio-based workshops. Students also make a series of short exercises, exploring ideas of form and screen language.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- direct performers using effective screen performance techniques and approaches;
- demonstrate an ability to effectively manage formal film concepts in the execution of short exercises;
- identify and describe performance techniques and approaches employed within the screen industry;
- develop an individual philosophy and process for directing performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- demonstrate appropriate leadership in group settings;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process.
Last updated: 4 March 2025