The following posts will form the coursework for this module:
Post One – Compile a set of 5 film clips (these can be embedded from you tube, googlevideo, vimeo or any other online video platform) which illustrate some of the defining moments of cinema pre 1930′s accompanied by a 100 word commentary on each clip.
Post Two – What makes an Auteur – What makes a filmmaker an Auteur? Compile a set of at least 3 films which demonstrate the auteur qualities of a director of your choice accompanied by a 500 word commentary.
Post Three – Select two or more films of your choice and discuss the manner in which they either conform or subvert hollywood / mainstream filmmaking standards and techniques in 500 words.
To be completed by the end of week 4 1PM 25/2/11
Post Four – With reference to at least two films discuss the manner in which ideologies are expressed explicitly and implicitly in 500 words.
Post Five – Write a 750 word review of a film released within the past year, you may also want to include clips, trailers and stills.
To be completed by the end of week 9 1PM 1/4/11
Post Six – Write a 1500 word critical essay on a topic of your choosing which relates to any of the themes arising on the course. Before writing the essay you should discuss your chosen topic with your lecturer, this can be done in the tutorials in week 8 + 9
To be completed by the end of week 12 1PM 28/4/11
