This module introduces the student to the theoretical approach to media and communication theory. This module introduces the student to the critical analysis of media texts, particularly television drama and television documentary, to develop in the student active critical viewing habits. This module examines the field of Film Studies from a theoretical and historical perspective concentrating on mainstream and alternative approaches to film-making. MC4724 Journalism A theoretical and practical approach to journalism, both print and electronic media. This module is a practical course introducing basic video and television production techniques.
Areas covered include camera, lighting, sound, editing, directing and producing.
This module explores how to produce a studio news programme. OC4320 Off Campus Programme B.A. students follow the Off Campus Programme for both semesters of the third year. This module introduces students to the fundamentals of screen-writing, exploring theory of dramatic writing and putting this into practice by writing a short script for film or television. An examination of theoretical approaches to European cinema, from the early part of the Weimar to post modernism. An advanced approach to the practical area of video and audio production and post production.