2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0121 Image, Music and Text

20 creditsClass Size: 45

Module manager: Madeleine Newman
Email: m.c.newman@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is aimed at you if you are a student interested in exploring how image, music and text can be used to convey ideas. The module will culminate in the production of a short film.

Objectives

This module will give an overview of image, music and text. It will consider the ways in which knowledge is developed in these areas and it will look at primary and secondary sources. It will focus particularly on examples of films and approaches within film studies to illustrate these areas. By the end of the module, students will produce a film (in groups) that incorporates their learning on image, music and text. The module will also particularly focus on the development of skills in film making and also on aspects of critical reflection.

Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical and creative awareness of the use of image, music and text
- Script, storyboard, create and edit a short film
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Critically interpret different source materials
- Have an understanding of image, music and text in relation to films and an awareness of diversity.

Skills outcomes
Film-making
Critical reflection
Communication
Understanding of interdisciplinary study

Syllabus

The module will cover:

- Film and still photography
- Classical music/ popular music
- Critical tools for reading a text
- Collaboration between image, music and text in the context of films
- Representation of diversity, such as: age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation and class

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	5	1.00	5.00
Workshop	20	2.00	40.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Tutorial	2	0.50	1.00
Independent online learning hours			34.00
Private study hours			100.00
Total Contact hours			66.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:

Reading and research 30
Preparation for seminars 20
Assignment Preparation 50

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student engagement in each taught session and via the VLE.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	1500 word critical reflection	50.00
Assignment	Produce a 5 minute film	10.00
Written Work	1500 word reflection on group work	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/08/2016

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