Objectives and competences
To introduce students to a wider range of film genres
· To familiarize students with basic film concepts and terminology
· To enable students to critically evaluate stories, film in video resources
· To help students choose stories, film/video resources for future classroom use
· To explore the cultural instruction potential of film/video from English-speaking cultures
· To explore accompanying classroom and homework activities for getting the most from films
· To encourage critical reading and writing on film
Content (Syllabus outline)
· Classic stories and modern interpretation
· Storytelling skills
· Integrating film, video and reading
· Cinema concepts and terminology
· Literary adaptations into film
· Film genres (e.g., western, science fiction, detective and mystery, cartoon and short animation, documentaries)
· Cultural knowledge through film
· Critique and review of film
· Classroom activities with stories and film
Learning and teaching methods
The course will be designed around the classroom watching of a selection of films or TV materials.
Viewing will alternate with lecture/discussion on thesyllabus topics, each of which is keyed to a specific film/video selection.
Accompanying worksheets will guide students in terminology, critique, interpretation and cultural extension.
Students will each complete an individual project involving choice, critical reading, critical reviewing, film-making, and lesson planning.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
· Broader knowledge of the film canon
· Enhanced vocabulary of film terminology and concepts · Ability to use film for cultural instruction
· Ability to design activities to accompany film viewing
· Improved critical ability in writing and reading reviews
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
· Broader knowledge of the film canon
· Enhanced vocabulary of film terminology and concepts · Ability to use film for cultural instruction
· Ability to design activities to accompany film viewing
· Improved critical ability in writing and reading reviews
Readings
Berger, John. Ways of Seeing. London: Penguin, 1972.
Mitchell, W.J.T. Iconology: Image, Text, Ideology. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1986.
Stam, Robert and Alessandra Raengo (eds.). Literature and Film: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Film Adaptation. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2005.
Stafford, Tim. Teaching Visual Literacy in the Primary Classroom. Oxford: Routledge, 2011.
Prerequisits
Attendance of 80% and regular completion of coursework are required for taking the exam.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Participation and assignments - 25%
Project completion and presentation - 25%
Written exam - 50%
