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2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MODL1900 Directing World Cinemas

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Chris Homewood
Email: c.j.homewood@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the questions, theories, and controversies that have informed critical and theoretical debates on film authorship. Ultimately, who is responsible for the creation of a film? The module will also investigate the Anglophone dominance of such debates by drawing attention to the Eurocentric perspectives and power structures in Film and Screen Studies discourse and exposing students to a range of specific ‘worldviews’ that filmmakers from across the globe invest in their films.

Objectives

The aim of this module is twofold. It will introduce students to the work of a range of directors from across the globe. At the same time, the module will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the questions, theories and controversies that have informed critical and theoretical debates on film authorship, including the Anglophone dominance

Learning outcomes
1- demonstrate a detailed consideration of film directing as an artistic and cultural practice in a variety of global historical and industry contexts
2- demonstrate awareness of subject and topic specific methods of enquiry
3- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of some of the questions that have informed critical and theoretical debates on film authorship
4- demonstrate awareness of the Eurocentric perspectives and power structures that often inform discussions of film authorship


Syllabus

This module will focus on the art of filmmaking across cultural contexts. It aims to equip students with an understanding of debates in film authorship and broaden their knowledge of global filmmakers.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Seminar101.0010.00
Private study hours180.00
Total Contact hours20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Students will use their private study time to watch films (30hrs), complete preparatory reading (20hrs), and prepare worksheets (20 hrs). Students will also use their private study time to complete additional reading (15hrs) and prepare the module assessments (95hrs).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored on a regular basis via classroom participation and monitored group discussion, which provide feedback at the point of learning. Whilst summative, feedback for the first assessment (pre-recorded presentation) will be formulated to assist the second assessment (critical commentary on film programme).

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Oral PresentationPre-recorded presentation in pairs or a group of three (10 mins)30.00
Report1,500-word critical commentary on film programme70.00
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

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