University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 10

With the growth of social media and digital platforms which advocates can use to disseminate ideas and reach large audiences, short films have become an increasingly useful tool for those seeking to bring about change. This module addresses the role of short film in advocacy and activism, and includes both practical and theoretical elements including documentary style, film language, propaganda versus social marketing, and making short films with advocacy themes.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of short films in campaigning and social change.
  2. Describe the various platforms and distribution networks for short films.
  3. Write a briefing document and understand the function of these documents in the making of the films.
  4. Read and analyse short films in terms of images and messages, particularly in relation to advocacy issues.
  5. Make short films with advocacy themes.
Assessments
  • Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Introduction to documentary" by Bill Nichols
    ISBN: 0253339545.
    Publisher: Indiana University Press
The above information outlines module FM6115: "Short Filmmaking for Advocates" and is valid from 2017 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.