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Course Description
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Course Name
Amateur Cinema
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Film Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Aims1. to introduce students to the theory, history and practice of 'amateur' cinema2. to trace the critical relationship between 'professional' film culture and the amateur sector3. to identify significant amateur film practitioners, movements, aesthetics and publications4. to outline the scale and activity of the amateur film sectorIntended Learning Outcomes may be summarised by the suggestion that, by the end of the option, students should be able to:On successful completion of the option, students will be able to :1. show an understanding of the meaning and use of the term 'amateur' in a variety of relevant cultural discourses.2. demonstrate a facility with modes of enquiry appropriate to the analysis of 'primary' moving image and print evidences of the amateur3. recognise the specific contributions that a study of amateur cinema might make to understandings of particular notional, regional and local histories of cinema.4. demonstrate knowledge of selected amateur practitioners, organisations and critical literatures and have deep knowledge of particular examples.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.