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The course will focus on the relationship between the cinema and the urban environment, focusing on specific thematic issues. These include: the city and cinematic visions of utopia/dystopia; the city and the figure of the detective/flaneur/flaneuse; the city as site of cultural encounter and social conflict; the city as a site of globalisation; the city and production and consumption; the city and the development/reworking of cinematic tradition. The course will also explore the relationship between the experience of cinematic space and urban space, and how they have been interconnected throughout the history of cinema.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
The course will focus on the relationship between the cinema and the urban environment, focusing on specific thematic issues. These include: the city and cinematic visions of utopia/dystopia; the city and the figure of the detective/flaneur/flaneuse; the city as site of cultural encounter and social conflict; the city as a site of globalisation; the city and production and consumption; the city and the development/reworking of cinematic tradition. The course will also explore the relationship between the experience of cinematic space and urban space, and how they have been interconnected throughout the history of cinema.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15 | Feedback Weeks | 18 | |
| Feedback |
2,000 word essay OR 5-7 minute video plus 1,000-word reflective essay |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the scholarly concept of the cinematic city. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Gain understanding of and the ability to analyse the relationship between cinema and urban environments in a worldwide context. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Reflect, write and speak critically about the cultural, social, and political contexts that inform cinematic representations of the city. |
| Reflection | Create | Plan and execute a practice-based project (plus reflective essay) showcasing creativity, criticality and self-reflexivity. Please note that ILO4 relates to the optional practical (video) assessment. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written and Oral Feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 21 | Feedback Weeks | 26 | |
| Feedback |
Take-home exam with 3 weeks to complete.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Gain understanding of and the ability to analyse the relationship between cinema and urban environments in a worldwide context. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the scholarly concept of the cinematic city. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Reflect, write and speak critically about the cultural, social, and political contexts that inform cinematic representations of the city. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written and oral feedback provided |
Word Count | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the scholarly concept of the cinematic city. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Gain understanding of and the ability to analyse the relationship between cinema and urban environments in a worldwide context. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Reflect, write and speak critically about the cultural, social, and political contexts that inform cinematic representations of the city. |
| Reflection | Create | Plan and execute a practice-based project (plus reflective essay) showcasing creativity, criticality and self-reflexivity. Please note that ILO4 relates to the optional practical (video) assessment. |
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