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Core Module Information
Module title: Research in Film Practice
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD11805
Module leader: Sana Bilgrami
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

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

This module will help you explore some of the possible areas you may wish to study. Over the course of the module you will learn how to develop your research skills and a range of research tools which will underpin and enhance your documentary film practice. You will develop your ability to read and write critically and analytically, and to articulate creative ideas and viewpoints orally and in written form. This module will also support employability skills such as teamworking, working to deadlines, setting objectives, creativity, communicating, organising and planning, critical evaluation and reflective skills.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically reflect on appropriate research methods for a research topic.

LO2: Plan a viable research programme.

LO3: Critically analyse film texts in the context of your own creative practice.

LO4: Appraise the impact of your findings on your creative practice.

LO5: Defend the conclusions of your analysis using clearly defined, rigorous, and detailed arguments.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Sana Bilgrami
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 24 A combination of synchronous and asynchronous lectures will support your understanding and enable the critical evaluation of current research, research methodologies and advanced scholarship in documentary practice.
Independent Learning Project Supervision 12 In seminars and discussion, you will be able to rehearse and refine your arguments in peer groups. Tutorials assist with the fine-tuning of your findings, and encourage reflection on your own practice.
Online Guided independent study 164 Supported by lectures and project supervision, you will work independently to practice your advanced research skills, to collate, analyse and critically reflect on your practice, and to construct strong arguments for your findings. You will complete a Personal Development Form. You will revisit this plan as part of your critical studies throughout the module. Online resources in the Virtual Learning Environment will offer structured support in your study and learning.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Assessment 40 1~2~3~4~5 Week 9 HOURS= 15 minutes You will use presentation skills and visual aids to demonstrate and evidence your research in an oral presentation. Success in the film industry is dependent on practitioners being able to express themselves clearly in presentational forms. This assessment will enable significant formative feedback from tutors and peers.
Essay 60 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words This essay will evidence in detail the scope and depth of the research you have carried out in accordance with the Research Plan devised by yourself with the approval of your module tutor. This will be accompanied by critical analysis and reflection in the context of your own practice.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

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