Course Catalogue

Screen Industries FTV2010

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Culture and Creative Arts
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course offers a broad introduction to both the academic study and the working world of the screen industries. Whilst the focus will be specifically on Film and Television the course recognises the overlap with other sectors of the screen industries (incl. animation, video games, social media).

Timetable

Lectures: Thursday 14:00-15:00, Friday 10:00-11:00

Screenings: Thursday 16:00 at the Gillmorhill Cinema

Seminars: 1 x 1hr per week

Over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

Requirements of Entry

Grade D3 or above in each of Screen Analysis (FTV1011) and Screen Histories (FTV1010)

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Essay (2000 words) - 45%  

■ Written Assignment (1500 word essay and 500 word critical reflection) - 45%  

■ Moodle quiz - 10% 

 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the Essay and Written Assessment, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

■ There are no alternatives to the Moodle quiz, but extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Introduce students to the 'working world' of the film and television industries through a series of historical and contemporary perspectives

■ Enable students to comprehend the screen industries as interconnected systems that traverse local, national and global boundaries

■ Encourage students to creatively and critically respond to a series of contemporary issues and challenges facing the screen industries

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Identify different processes and practices which make up the 'screen industries' and demonstrate a knowledge of a range of job roles and career paths 

■ Appraise the social, political, cultural, economic and material conditions that shape screen development, production and distribution across a range of historical and global contexts

■ Apply and reflect on their knowledge and critical skills to assess and creatively respond to contemporary challenges facing the screen industries

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions