Introduction to Film Studies 1

Overview

The module will introduce students to the principles of film form, narrative, styles and methodologies of film criticism. It will concentrate on American and British cinema and the examples drawn from these two very different cinematic industries will help increase and broaden knowledge of film and cinema, audiences and industries.

Learning Objectives

The objectives of the module are to introduce students to key ideas and approaches in film history and criticism.

Skills

Reading, film analysis.

Assessment

None