Core Module Information
Module title: Film Theory

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LMD08121
Module leader: C. Paul Sellors
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

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Description of module content:

This module introduces you to a wide range of theoretical debates that examine numerous concerns for narrative film, including story conception, editing, sound, image construction, setting, acting, genre, realism and formalism, narration, perception, emotional response and meaning. This module is equally applicable for those studying film practice and film as an academic discipline, and makes no assumptions about your technical knowledge of film technology or practice. Where an understanding of technology or practice is required to understand a theory, it will be covered in class.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: comprehend the relationships between film theory and film practice
LO2: develop insight into the principles of narrative construction.
LO3: explore connections between originality, genre, and narrative conventions
LO4: explore connections between film form and meaning
LO5: discuss relationships between film and other forms of art and communication

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: C. Paul Sellors
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 26
Face To Face Tutorial 12
Independent Learning Guided independent study 162
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 40 1, 4, 5 6 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1500
Essay 60 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Film Theory