| Course Name |
English Drama & Film - Introduction to Film & Media Theory |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
FS10020 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
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. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 und...
Hide-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.
Learning Outcomes:
• Ability to analyse media for its aesthetic representation of social, cultural and political context
• 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
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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