There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module introduces you to a wide range of debates in film theory, most from the period known as Classical Film Theory. You will study theories that address fiction, nonfiction, and avant-garde filmmaking. Many of the works you will read are written by filmmakers. The module begins with studies of film form (such as editing, sound, and cinematography), the relationship between form and meaning, filmic narration, and the perception of motion, space, depth, and temporality. You will then build on this foundation by extending your understanding to debates about realism, structural semiotics, film language, and spectators' emotional engagements with film. This module is equally suitable for those studying film practice and film as an academic discipline. It makes no assumptions about any prior knowledge of film technology or film practice. Where an understanding of technology or practice is required to understand a theory, it will be covered in class.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Comprehend the relationships between film theory and film practice.

LO2: Comprehend theories of film form, realism in film, and filmic communication, and develop insights into the construction of meaning in film.

LO3: Explore relationships between film and other forms of art and communication.

LO4: Compose precise and detailed arguments that demonstrate your comprehension of film theories, and your ability to compare and contrast theories, within appropriate disciplinary means and methods.