Course Catalogue

Iranian Cinema FTV4084

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Culture and Creative Arts
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course discusses key historical moments, directors, genres and themes of Iranian Cinema.

Timetable

10 x 1hr lecture,

10 x 1hr seminar,

10 x 2hr screening over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

Requirements of Entry

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Film and Television Studies, and by arrangement to visiting students or students of other Honours programmes who qualify under the University's 25% regulation

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course:

■ Scene Analysis (1500 words) - 40%

■ Essay (2500 words) - 60%

 

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

■ There is no alternative to the scene analysis, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ There is no alternative to the essay, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (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.

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Familiarize students with key topics and issues in Iranian cinema

■ Provide students with an opportunity to explore Iranian cinema within a national and transnational context

■ Introduce students to established and emerging filmmakers from Iran

■ Equip students to read films through historical, contextual, and cinematic frameworks

■ Teach students practical and academic skills such as critical thinking, writing, and research

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Distinguish between various cinematic movements, filmmakers, and periods in Iranian cinema

■ Recognize the works and styles of pre- and post-revolutionary Iranian auteurs

■ Critically engage with non-western cinemas

■ Present clear arguments in writing based on research and evidencing a degree of critical thinking

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions