University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

This module provides an introduction to Film Studies and the analysis of film texts. Topics covered include miss-en-scene; narrative; sound; costume and production design; narrative and genre.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Illustrate an understanding of key concepts in Film Studies.
  2. Demonstrate independent critical judgement and analytical skills in relation to critiquing film and to apply this to both their academic and film review writings.
  3. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of selected film genres and film cycles.
  4. Evaluate film as a social and cultural document.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Film Art: An Introduction" by David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson
    ISBN: 978-007353510.
    Publisher: Norton
  2. "A Short Guide to Writing about Film (9th Edition)" by Timothy Corrigan
    ISBN: 978-03219652.
  3. "Looking at Movies (Fifth Edition)" by Richard Barsam
    ISBN: 978-039326519.
The above information outlines module FS101: "Introduction to Film Studies I: Form" and is valid from 2018 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.