FV3S22 - Advanced Theory: Dissertation 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV3S22 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Theory: Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Sudlow | ||
| Module Team: | Deirdre Russell, Daryl Perrins, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• Enable students to acquire and demonstrate specialised knowledge within a particular area of film and media.
• Provide students with an opportunity to undertake an extended piece of advanced, independent research within a particular area of film and media.
• Enable students to explore the range of critical and theoretical debates surrounding a particular area of film and media.
Content Summary
This module offers the opportunity for in-depth study of a film (or related media) topic, leading to an extended piece of individual research firmly rooted within a theoretical perspective.
Students will agree a field of study with a named supervisor and attend regular, tailored, supervision sessions across the module.
Additionally, a programme of Dissertation lectures and workshops will assist students in generating and developing ideas, determining research methodologies, reviewing literature, and developing communication skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 75 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise specialist knowledge within a particular area of film and media. |
| LO2 | Compose an original intellectual argument within a specialist area of film and media. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Dissertation or extended Video Essay on an agreed specialist area of film and media. | 13 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |