2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Film Studies

Programme code:	BA-FILM/STD	UCAS code:	P303
Duration:	3 Years	Method of Attendance:	Full Time
Programme manager:	Chris Homewood	Contact address:	C.J.Homewood@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

A-Level: ABB. General Studies is not accepted.
International Baccalaureate: 34-35 points overall, including 16 at Higher level.
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Languages, Cultures and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

The programme will: give you a unique insight into film culture and how cinematic images mediate societies. Throughout the programme, you will be given the opportunity to explore the richness of world cinemas and gain in-depth knowledge of historical, theoretical, and intercultural approaches to the study of film, as well as the essential skills valued by employers.

Our BA Film Studies begins with structured study across a number of bespoke compulsory modules that introduce you to the foundations of the discipline and to other forms of audio-visual culture. You will find out more about the history, language and art of film as a global industry and develop a toolbox of analytical methods and skills.

At levels 2 and 3, core modules will enable you to develop skills in a range of critical approaches to the study of film, and our wide range of options will encourage you to actively pursue your own passion for film by choosing modules that interest you the most. In addition to modules about film culture, genre and the power of film to shape the world we live in, you will have the opportunity to draw on the wider expertise of the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies in world cinemas by choosing modules such as French, German, Italian, Chinese and Japanese cinemas.

Across all levels, our BA Film Studies offers research-led teaching from enthusiastic experts in the field. It also offers innovative assessment methods (sequence analysis, creative logs, video essays) and a considerable element of research-based learning that culminates in an independent research project of your choice at Level 3.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

MODL1050	Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture	20 credits	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
MODL1700	Introduction to Film Studies I	20 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
MODL1800	Introduction to Film Studies II	20 credits	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:

MODL1900	Directing World Cinemas	20 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MUSS1824	Film Music: From Text to Interpretation	20 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

MODL2055

Critical Approaches to Screen Studies

20 credits

Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

PFP

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules