Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Screen School

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

5027FILM-SEP-MTP

Aims

The modules enables students to develop a deep understanding of historical developments in American Cinema

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand and evaluate historical, industrial and production contexts of American cinema
2.
Assess the importance of archival sources as evidence
3.
Incorporate archival and scholarly sources into an academic essay

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Through a series of seminars student will develop a deep understanding of developments in American cinema.
Module Overview:
Through a series of seminars student will develop a deep understanding of developments in American cinema from its beginnings to the present day. Students learn about early entrepreneurial approaches to cinema, through to the studio system, independent production, post-studio conglomerations, censorship, and international co-production.

Assessments

Essay

Essay