Film Studies Individually Negotiated Topic

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• plan and execute a research project within a limited time frame
• organize and manage basic research tasks, which may include reading and analysing a wide range of secondary literature

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• a specific topic in film analysis, history or theory chosen in collaboration with the MA Coordinator and specialist tutor(s)
• analytical and investigative methods appropriate to the topic of your choice

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• evaluate secondary literature in the field of your topic
• determine appropriate modes of presenting the results of your research
• structure a research project in film history, theory or analysis

This module involves the supervision of students in individual tutorials, leading towards the formal presentation of the proposed dissertation research at the end of the semester.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include

• tutorial support from a dedicated supervisor.

Learning activities include

• individual research
• completion of the assignment requiring research, analysis and written presentation.

Assessment strategy

Assessments designed to provide informal, on-module feedback

 tutor-supported workshops

 peer discussion/support

 consultation with your tutor in preparation for the formal assessments

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External