Film Moments 3

About this course

The course explores how individual film moments contribute to spectatorship, memory and interpretation. It considers the relationship between film form and cinematic expression, including narrative, emotion, visual style and the viewer’s personal response. Teaching combines tutor presentations, collective viewing of film clips, and discussion in small and larger groups. Participants will examine examples from individual films, discuss their own significant film experiences, and use relevant film-studies terminology and theoretical approaches to analyse selected moments or excerpts.

What you'll learn

• Analyse a film moment or excerpt in detail
• Use key technical terms associated with critical film analysis
• Recognise a range of theoretical perspectives in film studies
• Discuss films in a group setting

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for learners at all levels, including those developing their existing film knowledge. No particular skills are required, although participation involves discussing films, sharing responses and taking part in collective clip viewing.

• Suitable for learners with no particular film-studies skills
• Useful for those wishing to build on existing film knowledge
• Includes both small-group and larger-group discussion

Before you go

• Bring a pen and paper, or use a laptop or other device for note-taking.
• Handouts and other course materials are provided by the tutor.