Film & Media: Cinema of the Surreal
Course details
Course code
Q00017443Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Enfield and SouthgateTutor
Ruth MulandiFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your ̨Íåswag, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic ̨Íåswag and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of ̨Íåswag. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and ̨Íåswag in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic ̨Íåswag or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and ̨Íåswag you have in this subject, applying your ̨Íåswag and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
In this 5-week course, you’ll get an introduction to key characteristics, directors and films of surrealist cinema, from the beginnings of the movement and its film makers like Bunuel to 1960s experimentation.We’ll also look at pioneers of the cinema fantastic like George Melies and how they contributed to surrealism as a major strand of filmmaking.
We’ll trace its history via key film makers like Cocteau, Fellini, Terry Gilliam and David Lynch.
This course is open to those new to film studies as well as those who already have some experience.
During our session, we’ll look at film clips and discuss them. It isn’t a prerequisite to watch the films in their entirety.
Background will be provided as will resources on further viewing and reading afterwards.
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