English Plus Film Studies and Filmmaking:
Structure and timetable

There are separate modules within the course as follows:

Film history:

  • The silent era
  • Iconography
  • The sound era
  • Animation
  • Genres
  • Famous trends
  • The 80s: sequels, blockbusters and videotapes
  • Special effects
  • Underground movement
  • Independent films

History of Hollywood: From the 1920s to the present day

Acting Foundations:

  • Life-study observations
  • Improvisation techniques
  • Techniques for role preparation

Acting for the Camera:

  • Methods and techniques for film acting
  • Angles, working within a frame, playing according to the size of shot

 Script Development:

  • Concept development
  • Creative approaches to writing
  • Sitcoms, screen plays, shorts film and documentaries

Production/post production:

  • Filming
  • Editing and full montage

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