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What do we mean by women's filmmaking? How do women make films differently? What are the challenges and barriers that women face? What are the opportunities and possibilities that exist for women filmmakers? How have women contributed to cinema? These are some of the questions that we will explore in this course, as we think about critical perspectives, theoretical approaches, and scholarly strategies to analyse women's filmmaking and its history. We will study a diverse range of films by women, from avant-garde and experimental to mainstream works. We will be thinking about questions of identity, race, sexuality etc. as we delve into the works of women from all over the world.  

1 x 1hr lecture

1 x 1hr seminar

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

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The standard assessments for this course are:

• First Essay (1500 words) - 40%

• Second 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 first essay, but a flexible deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

• There is no alternative to second essay, but a flexible deadline 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.

This course aims to:

■ Familiarise students with key topics and theoretical approaches on women's filmmaking

■ Provide students with an opportunity to explore women's filmmaking through an intersectional feminist lens

■ Introduce students to established and emerging women filmmakers from all over the world

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

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

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

■ Demonstrate an understanding of cultural, political and industrial contexts in relation to women's filmmaking

■ Recognise the works of international women filmmakers across various time periods and contexts

■ Engage with and apply feminist film theory in their analysis and study of cinema

■ Demonstrate critical thinking, film analysis, research, presentation skills, and reflective writing