FV4S14 - Film Theory and Practice 01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FV4S14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Film Theory and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Daryl Perrins | ||
| Module Team: | Emyr Jenkins, Ian Staples, Philip Cowan, Vivian Mainwaring, Gwyneth Moore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| 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 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To explore key theoretical and critical frameworks and their application to contemporary film practice.
To produce written and audio-visual work that engages creatively with film theory and criticism.
Content Summary
In this module you will be prompted by a series of lectures, films and readings engaging with key theoretical frameworks and critical perspectives. In cross-craft seminar groups, you will draw inspiration from the approaches encountered, and be encouraged to explore, play and innovate in debate, practical tasks and challenges. The emphasis here is on deliberation, experimentation, creativity and ideas; on a spirit of open discussion, interpretation and play. As such, you will be using your own devices (e.g. your camera phone) rather than professional equipment. This process aims to encourage a sophisticated appreciation of the theory and criticism encountered, as well as a more thoughtful and inventive approach to practice that you will take forward into the MA. Latterly in the module, lectures and seminars will promote research and writing skills in support of an Essay which will encourage you to further consider theoretical currency in relation to contemporary film practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Direct Study | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate key theoretical framework and critical concepts and consider their practical application in contemporary filmmaking. |
| LO2 | Initiate, develop and realise written and audio-visual work informed by film theory and criticism. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of theoretical engagement to include experimental practice and individual reflection | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Either: A fully researched and referenced Essay examining a key theoretical framework or critical position in relation to contemporary filmmaking OR A fully researched and referenced AV Presentation examining a key theoretical framework or critical position in relation to contemporary filmmaking. | 10 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |