FV3S23 - Advanced Theory: Critical Report 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV3S23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Theory: Critical Report | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Sudlow | ||
| Module Team: | 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 the student to undertake a research project in a subject negotiated with the Module Leader/Team,
• Build upon critical, analytical and evaluative skills developed in years 1 and 2.
• Present their practice-based findings in written form.
• Develop organisational and time management skills,
Content Summary
The module offers students an opportunity to conduct an independent practice as research enquiry and critically repor on the experience and practical outcomes. They will be supported through a lecture and seminar programme in the following areas:
Developing an enquiry suitable for practice as research.
Developing practice and theory-based research skills appropriate to individual enquiries.
Overview of formal academic practice in an appropriate format.
Discussion and evaluation of previous examples and key works. A series of individual tutorials will also support the study.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 75 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Synthesise specialist knowledge within a chosen area and be able to articulate that knowledge in an appropriate academic format |
| LO2 | Employ advanced skills in appropriate research methodologies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio that includes a practice-based research enquiry presented in the form of a body of practical work that tests the defined enquiry, with an accompanying written exegesis that critically reports on the purpose, background, methods, findings and conclusion of the enquiry. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |