Course Catalogue

History of Film and Television Studies (MCS) FTV5072

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Culture and Creative Arts
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • 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 introduces students to film and television studies as disciplines, examining the key texts, debates and interventions that have helped shape understandings over time.

Timetable

10 x 1hr Lectures

10 x 1hr Seminars

As scheduled on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Standard entry to Masters at College level

Excluded Courses

CCPR5012

FTV5007

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Timeline (reflecting an aspect of film or television history) and Reflective Essay (1500 words) - 40%

■ Research Diary (written and/or audiovisual entries responding to a selection of questions) (3000 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 are no alternatives to the assessments, but a flexible deadline 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.

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Offer a survey of theoretical approaches which have been influential in the academic study of film and television

■ Study in detail specific film and television studies criticism, from the perspective of 'best practice'

■ Develop research and presentational skills in a variety of contexts and formats

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Identify and evaluate key theoretical approaches to the study of film and television

■ Locate specific theories and criticism within a broader historical and disciplinary context

■ Synthesise reflection on the existing critical discourse with original thinking in both oral and written formats

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions