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Core Module Information
Module title: Comics and Documentary: New Forms of Memoir
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CLP10129
Module leader: Sarah Artt
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will examine the fascination with memory and document, particularly in the context of the emergence of the graphic novel memoir and digital modes of image production in the twenty-first century. The module will analyse a range of texts that span the categories of memoir, documentary, essay film, and personal cinema.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Articulate a well-argued understanding of the diverse nature of memoir.

LO2: Evaluate the formal development of graphic novel, documentary and essay films.

LO3: Analyse the relationships between writers/directors and their self-portraits in memoirs, documentaries and essay films.

LO4: Critically analyse particular texts relating to memory, memoir, documentary and essay films in their cultural, theoretical, national and international contexts.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sarah Artt
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 24 These sessions are mixture of discussion, and other learning tasks. A third of the session is entirely student-led as part of assessment 1.
Online Guided independent study 176 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 40 1~2 13 HOURS= 50.00 Students work in groups to lead discussion around assigned weekly topics.
Portfolio 60 1~2~3~4 13 , WORDS= 3000/7mins Students can choose from a range of briefs, including a traditional research essay, video essay, or personal writing with critical reflection
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CLP10129 Comics and Documentary: New Forms of Memoir
 

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