Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Workshop

Module Offerings

4025FILM-JAN-MTP

Aims

1. To introduce students to the different formats of documentary 2. To investigate the problems of representing the historical world on screen 3. To assess the ethical implications of different forms of representing reality

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify different documentary formats
2.
Understand the debates and issues involved in the representation of the historical world.
3.
Evaluate the ethical implications of screen texts that refer to the historical world

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Through the use of screenings, lectures and seminars, students will be introduced to the different modes of representation that have emerged over the history of documentary production. These modes will be analysed in relation to debates associated with the ethical implications of representing reality
Module Overview:
This module will introduce you to the different formats of documentary, showing how throughout history, documentary film has taken various forms. You will investigate the problems of representing the historical world on screen and asses the ethical implications of different forms of representing reality.
Additional Information:The module aims to demonstrate that throughout history, documentary filmmaking has taken various forms, each with its own specific function. Furthermore, students will analyse the ethical debates that have emerged in relation to the audio-visual representation of reality.

Assessments

Essay

Essay