Screen studies in the digital era

What it covers

This unit will provide an opportunity for you to critically reflect on the key critical approaches and concepts in film and television studies in the 2000s. It will look at the theoretical and critical issues arising from changes to the field in the digital era as they apply to a wide range of new screen medias including interactivity, virtual reality, remediation, mobile aesthetics, post-cinema, media archaeology and the audio video essay. Group-based projects around audio-visual research will provide you with advanced training in research skills and methodologies in preparation for further study and employment in creative and cultural industries.

Assessment

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