Writing Film Criticism

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Digital Media

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE), National Silver Academy (NSA)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

Writing Film Criticism equips students with the skills to write about film for an academic as well as a general audience. Students will be introduced to various types of film criticism such as the film review, the theoretical essay, the critical essay, and the opinion and evaluation. Building on the knowledge of film elements and the close reading skills acquired in FLM101, students will learn about key approaches to writing about film as well as the mechanics of research and essay form.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Writing about film
Structure and Style
Literary Approach
Cinematic Approach
Contextualist Approach
Research and Citation

Learning Outcome

Identify the various types of film criticism and their audience.
Discuss the key approaches to writing about film.
Demonstrate close reading skils in writing about a film.
Explain the relevance of well-chosen evidence from the films.
Write properly structured essays and video essays on film.
Use research skills, relevant information, and various resources to create essays on film.

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Writing Film Criticism