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Course Description
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Course Name
The Art of Cinema
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Film Studies, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Theory - Portfolio not required.
This module covers the emergence of cinema as an art and an industry and then goes on to explore the relationships between cinema and different forms of critical theory. The latterpart of the module will pay particular attention to the contested idea of ‘national cinemas’, the status of ‘art cinema’ and cinema as art and some approaches to ‘film language’, cinema and representation, cinema and fantasy.
Assessment: Coursework (50%), Essay (50%)
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