Film Studies

Course Structure

1. [\'You will be encouraged to develop your own research interests, applying the skills and resources you acquire during the programme. At the same time, we foster a collaborative ethos in which students exchange knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on progression towards shaping the direction of your degree yourself, rather than relying on your tutors to set the agenda for you.\', \'The programme comprises six taught modules (four core modules and two options) plus a dissertation. Full time students will take all taught modules during two semesters and complete their dissertation by the following September. Part time students will take taught modules during four semesters, and complete their dissertation by the September of year two.\', "Students may also consider taking a \'free elective\' in semester one or semester two, but need to contact their MA convenor if they wish to take a subject outside of Film", \'Research in Film Studies\', \'Classical Film Theory & Textual Analysis\', \'Screen Stars in Context\', \'Film Policy: National and Global Contexts\', \'Individually Negotiated Topic\', \'The Holocaust in American Film\', \'Dialectics of Time and Space\', \'Post Classical Film Theory: History, Reception and Cinephilia\', \'Current Issues in Film Distribution & Exhibition\', \'Contemporary Science Fiction Cinema\', \'Individually Negotiated Topic\', \'Johnnie To and Contemporary Hong Kong Action Cinema\', \'Film Studies Dissertation\', \'Preparing for the Dissertation\']