History of Film and Television Studies (MCS) FTV5072

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Culture and Creative Arts
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course introduces students to film and television studies as disciplines, examining the key texts, debates and interventions that have helped shape understandings over time.

Timetable

10 x 1hr Lectures

10 x 1hr Seminars

As scheduled on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Standard entry to Masters at College level

Excluded Courses

CCPR5012

FTV5007

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Timeline (reflecting an aspect of film or television history) and Reflective Essay (1500 words) - 40%

 

Research Diary (written and/or audiovisual entries responding to a selection of questions) (3000 words) - 60%

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Offer a survey of theoretical approaches which have been influential in the academic study of film and television

■ Study in detail specific film and television studies criticism, from the perspective of 'best practice'

■ Develop research and presentational skills in a variety of contexts and formats

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Identify and evaluate key theoretical approaches to the study of film and television

■ Locate specific theories and criticism within a broader historical and disciplinary context

■ Synthesise reflection on the existing critical discourse with original thinking in both oral and written formats

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.