Film and Television Studies BA

Teaching and Assessment Teaching You will be taught using a combination of lectures, seminars, class screenings, workshops and tutorials. For theory modules, there will usually be a weekly screening of a film or programme relevant to the topic being studied that week. This is followed by a lecture that sets out some of the key ideas and theories for that week. You will then attend a seminar, which is your opportunity to contribute to group discussion and share ideas with others in the class. For practical modules, a combination of workshops, training sessions and tutorials will be used. There will also be set readings (for all modules) for each week to help prepare you for teaching sessions and to build your critical knowledge. In addition to timetabled sessions, module tutors will also be available for one-to-one tutorials to provide guidance on the module, coursework and any other matters that may wish to discuss. They will have regular published office hours when they are available to meet you, or you may email them if you need to make alternative arrangements. Assessment All final-year students are required to complete a dissertation/project under the supervision of a member of the teaching team. This may take the form of a practice-based project with an accompanying analysis or a written piece on a subject of your choice. You will also be encouraged to prepare yourself for the job market by taking our dedicated work-experience module. Level 1 does not count towards your final degree mark but you have to pass this level to continue with the course. Level 2 is worth a third and Level 3 is worth the rest. The final year project is worth a third of Level 3 marks. Assessment is by a variety of methods, including essays, projects, presentations, audiovisual production and ‘seen’ exams.