FS10020 Introduction to Film and Media Theory

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module follows and builds on the knowledge of visual language and analysis skills introduced in FS10010 Perspectives on Media 1. In Spring, students will be introduced to a variety of approaches to interpreting and understanding media in context. Topics may include: Gender, Nation, Historical context, Race, Sexuality, and Industrial context among others. The class will include case studies in film, television, and other media forms.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes• Ability to analyse media for its aesthetic representation of social, cultural and political contexts• An understanding of how media changes in relation to technological, historical, and cultural changes • Organise a basic, cogent argument about a media text and defend it with visual and aural evidence from the film, television show, or other media product

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Lectures

10
Small Group

10
Practical

20
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a lecture based module with accompanying tutorials and film screenings. Tutorials may involve discussion, group work, or other in-class activities. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: End of trimester take-home exam Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50
Continuous Assessment: In-class or take-home assignment Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

15
Continuous Assessment: Short in-class or take-home assignment Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

15
Continuous Assessment: Scholarly Film Scene Analysis Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

You will receive feedback and grades on all continuous assessment.

Name Role
Mr Eoin O'Gaora Tutor