University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Restricted to MLitt students. Open to students from both MLitt programmes: the MLitt in Film Studies and the new MLitt (International): Master in Audio-Visual and Cinema Studies (IMACS). Individual tutorial groups should not exceed 15 students.

Planned timetable: To be confirmed.

This module introduces the essential research skills training now regarded as indispensable for all postgraduates. It has both theoretical and practical orientation and aims to teach students to correlate conceptual frameworks and research designs. Its aims are to (a) debate and enrich our common concepts of reading and analyzing cinematic texts and contexts, by providing a range of different perspectives, methodologies and approaches for researching films and movements, and (b) offer high-quality training related to methodology which stresses various aspects of conceiving, pursuing, organising, and successfully completing research projects in film studies.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hour weekly seminars, 1.5 hour practical classes (x2) weeks, 2-3 hours weekly screening

Scheduled learning hours: 53

Guided independent study hours: 247

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr Z R Shacklock
Module teaching staff: Dr Zoë Shacklock, Dr Philippa Lovatt, TBA
Module coordinator email zrs@st-andrews.ac.uk