Postgraduate Courses
FAM4004S Avante-garde Film
(Not offered in 2019)
NQF credits: 24 at HEQSF level 8.
Course convener
Entrance requirements
Acceptance for an Honours programme.
Course outline
This course explores a range of alternative and experimental film forms. These include surrealist and dada film and the films of Kenneth Anger, Jan Svankmajer, Bela Tarr, Norman McLaren and Alexander Sokurov. We consider the theoretical and conceptual frameworks within which experimental cinema has been realised. Classes meet once a week and students are required to read and view material in advance.
DP requirements
Attendance at all classes. Punctual submission of all written work.
Assessment
Two research essays (4,000 words) 40% each; seminar presentation 20%.