| Unit name | Global Cinemas / Local Stories |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FATV30005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Maingard |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
FATV10002 Close-up on Film or FATV10001 Filmmaking Fundamentals |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of Film and Television |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
In this unit we will consider examples of global cinemas that might include Africa, Europe, India, Latin America, and the USA, in the context of globalisation. We will examine relevant theories of globalisation alongside definitions of Third and Fourth cinemas, national/transnational cinemas, and colonial/postcolonial cinemas, as they apply to the films screened. Skills already developed in textual analysis will be advanced by analysing the textual elements of selected films in relation to issues such as their social and cultural contexts; production, distribution and reception contexts; genre and authorship; narrative structure, style and aesthetics. We will develop responses to the issues and questions raised through making and exhibiting short films. We will think practically about how to (re)present ourselves and others on the big or small screen in a globalised world, using various possible approaches that might include autobiography, found objects, archival material, family photographs and constructions of new material.
The unit aims to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of global cinemas and their contexts;
(2) situate global cinemas in an appropriate theoretical framework drawn from relevant globalisation theories and film theories on ‘Third’ and ‘Fourth’ Cinemas, national /transnational cinemas, colonial/postcolonial cinemas;
(3) create short films or related practical work that engages with conceptual issues related to global cinema;
(4) demonstrate advanced practical skills in one or more aspects of short filmmaking (for example, camera, editing);
(5) consider and make appropriate choices for short film exhibition, including installation as a possible alternative to big-screen options.
weekly 2-hour seminar/workshop + weekly 3-hour screening/workshop, production tutorials (within workshop sessions) and practical work (both independent and partially supervised).
5-10 minute film or related work (70%) ILO 3-4, 5
2000 word reflexive account of practical work (30%) ILO 1-2, 5
Films can be made either individually or in groups, at the unit convenor’s discretion and within a defined range (i.e. individual projects and small groups, or larger groups and no individual projects). The required length of the film will vary, depending on the number of students involved and the specific nature of the project. Films made in groups will be awarded a single grade.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
