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Critical Film Practice
Business & Technology - OLD Program
London, England
Dates: 1/19/17 - 5/21/17
Critical Film Practice
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Film Studies
Other Subject Area: Media Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: AME_6_CFP
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Prior knowledge. This unit builds on experience at Level 4 and 5. Also subject to availability and lab sizes
DESCRIPTION
This course elaborates on students' existing knowledge of the major fiction and documentary modes of filmmaking and relevant theories and debates surrounding narrative and non narrative film. Students choose from set Assessment themes to explore a specific area of film theory in 'practice mode' Understanding the relationship between theory and practice is demonstrated by producing a short film, which is satisfying in its own right and to an audience. Students are expected to develop a critical agenda and to explore texts and films relevant to their project. The practical element of this unit enables students to enter into a creative and critical dialogue with theories and debates surrounding traditional and alternative modes of either narrative, or non-narrative filmmaking.