The intensive three week programme in Film & Media covers an array of topics including:
• Film Screenings
You will engage in critical textual analysis and discuss film aesthetics, production processes and viewing contexts.
• Tours
Tours during the programme may include the BBC Centre, independent cinemas and the Warner Bros. Studio.
• Storytelling
You will explore some different theoretical constructs and consider the ways in which stories utilise particular tactics and techniques.
• Ethical Filmmaking
Introducing a range of important ethical issues generated by filmmaking, using key examples from film, television and social media.
• Post-Truth, Absurdity and the Memeplex
Sessions devoted to the study and analysis of film and media within the contemporary context of ‘post-truth’, introducing you to the complexities of postgraduate film studies.
• Genre
You will look at the evolution of quality/complex TV, and consider the functions of genre in film and television through a close analysis particular genres.
• Place, Space, Location, Representation
Introducing ideas related to film and place from local, national and global perspectives, whilst building on the experiences of the local tours.
• Filmmaking Workshops
Sessions focusing on screenwriting, pre-production, lighting, acting, directing, sound and editing.
• Sweded Film Production
In groups, you will produce short films, putting into practice the ideas, theories and practical techniques you have learned.
This is a three week programme and is equivalent to an accredited undergraduate course (20 UK credits, 5 US credits or 10 ECTS). All students will receive a certificate of attendance.
Please note that the programme plan is subject to confirmation for BISS 2022.