2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MODL3230 Cinema in the Digital Era
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Angelos Koutsourakis
Email: a.koutsourakis@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
'Digital revolution', 'Dissolution of the medium', 'Death of the cinema' are phrases commonly used to describe the most extensive reworking of the role of images since the inauguration of cinema. The course investigates some of the shifts that have taken place over the past two decades in conjunction with the rise of digital filmmaking tools and the evolution of a new form of moving digital media art.Objectives
The objectives of Cinema in the Digital Era are to:- introduce the concept of digital film making;
- investigate innovations in the feature film format;
- examine the moving image digital technologies
- examine the effects of digital film making on our understanding of the medium, genre, and their cultural functions.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Display an awareness of recent technological developments and their impact on film making.
- Identify and understand different approaches to digital cinema.
- Gain insight into the impact of digital technology on film style and aesthetics.
- Show an understanding of the role of digital technologies in cinemas across the globe.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- conduct complex analysis of single films and film clusters,
- use technical vocabulary specific to film and new/digital media,
- differentiate between various techniques used in film production,
- critique cinematic styles and genres in relation to the use of digital technologies,
- conduct individual research,
- present results of research in the form of essays and oral presentations.
Syllabus
The module investigates some of the shifts that have taken place over the past two decades in conjunction with the rise of digital filmmaking tools. The course moves on to examine the shift from the analogue to the digital and the effects that this technological revolution has had on film narratives.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Film Screenings | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
Lectures | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
Seminars | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 153.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 47.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- Preparation per seminar: 10 x 5 hours = 50 hours- Essay preparation: 55 hours
- Exam revision: 55 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored on a regular basis via classroom participation, monitored group discussion and prepared presentations (formative).Students will receive additional feedback and support when planning their assessments. The feedback from the from the presentations and class discussions will also be formulated to assist with writing the essay.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 18/09/2019
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