University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in Film and Visual Culture and French
The Master of Arts in Film and Visual Culture and French in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Film and Visual Culture and French offered by the University of Aberdeen
Film & Visual Culture and French at Aberdeen gives you thorough training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century from a contemporary European perspective. You will study the language and culture of French-speaking countries, including cinema and opening international possibilities to a career in creative arts and media and many other options too.This unique Film and Visual Culture programme combines close analysis of visual objects and artefacts – analogue and digital, moving and still, underground and mainstream – with theories of visual representation, production and circulation. You will gain specialist knowledge and skills in the academic study of cinema, with an emphasis on building analytical skills in research and critical writing. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in digital video production and web design.French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will be taught by staff internationally recognised for their research. You will add familiarity with French cinema to your growing language skills and studies of contemporary civilization and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of French literature from the middle ages to the present day.As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country.You will graduate well prepared for a career in the creative arts, new media, journalism and teaching, with the international dimension opening opportunities in business, tourism and many other areas.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Introduction to Visual Culture (FS1008)Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience (FS1508)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnerBeginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021) AND/OR Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1527)
QualifiedQualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022) AND/OR Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Select further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527)Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesVisualising Modernity (FS2007)Visualising Revolution (FS2507)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Ex-beginnerAdvanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)Plus, select one of the following:Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)
QualifiedAdvanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)Plus, select one of the following:French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)NOTE: ** Level 2 students opting to take the combination FR 2513/FR 2514 and FR 2510 should be aware the credit weighting will be 45 credits in the first half session and 75 credits in the second half session as opposed to the standard 60/60. This will result in a heavier workload in the second half session.
Year 3
Compulsory CoursesSecond half session spent in a French speaking country.Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)Work Experience: Employability Skills Development (FR3597)Junior Honours Project 1 (FR3596)
Optional CoursesSelect 60 credit points from the following level 3 courses in Film and Visual Culture.(FS30EF) - Film and Politics: German and Austrian Filmmakers Facing T (30 credit points)Cinema and Science: Beyond Fiction A (FS3010)The Art of Screen Writing (FS3012)
Year 4Compulsory CoursesSenior Honours French Language (FR4089)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture (FS4506)Dissertation in French (FR4097)Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture (FS4002)Select 60 credit points from the level 4 courses in Film & Visual Culture listed below.Plus select further courses in Level 4 French to make up 60 credits in the discipline.Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture (FS4506)Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture (FS4002)Dissertation in French (FR4097)Confronting the Nazi Past in German and Austrian Film - B (FS40ED)Cinema and Science: Beyond Fiction B (FS4010)Landscapes of Film B (FS45ZA)Cinematic Cities B (FS45FD)Performance Art (FS45PC)