TEXT IN FILM

Elizabeth Sainsbury

First lesson: Friday 3rd March Friday 15-17 Room 210 Via San Gallo

First lesson: Febrauary Please have a copy of the booklet at the first lesson.

This module focuses initially on the language used to describe film techniques. Students will be asked to analyse and compare  the ways different texts may be presented in film and present their findings in written and oral form. They will then experiment in making their own short films, individually and in groups, using a variety of texts as the initial stimulus.  Great importance is given to discussion skills, teamwork and the ability to give constructive criticism to fellow students.

Final assessment will be based on the students’ participation in class discussion and group experiments, recorded in a written log, on the short films made individually and in groups, and on a final oral presentation analysing a short piece of film and answering questions from the other students in the class.

It is essential that  students attend at least 80% of the lessons. Please do not enrol on this course if you know that you will not be able to attend very regularly. No particular aptitude or previous experience in public speaking, acting or filming is necessary, and no special equipment will be required. A strong commitment to the group work will be important to follow the course successfully.