FV3S02 - Comedic Traditions in Film and Television 03 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV3S02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Comedic Traditions in Film and Television | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Production and Performance | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film (old) | ||
| Module Leader: | Lesley Harbidge | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2013 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100058 - film studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 03 Jul 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
To familiarise students with the varied and complex workings and receptions of stage and screen comedy.
To examine the impact of comedic form on content and reception.
Content Summary
An examination of some of the most significant theories and moments in largely British and American screen and stage comedy history, FV3S02 will introduce students to a range of genres including vaudeville; silent film comedy; stand-up; sketch; short film comedy; sitcom; comedian comedy and rom-com. Further, study of performers such as Chaplin; Pryor; Carrey; and Sandler; and texts such as Saturday Night Live; Scrubs; Curb Your Enthusiasm; The Office; and Modern Family will familiarize students with pertinent discourses surrounding comic forms; audiences; laughter; performance; comedy narratives; race; class; and gender.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Consider the development of performance style against a background of social, cultural and technological change |
| LO2 | Appreciate the implications of comedic form for performance style and reception |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Individual Presentation OR Group Presentation OR Group Podcast OR Video Essay | 0 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay | 0 | 3500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |