FIL-30017 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The Independent Study Project (ISP) in Film Studies offers students the chance to undertake a sustained piece of research in an area of their choice, in consultation with a supervisor. Students will work independently to produce either a 10,000 word dissertation or a 20 minute video essay. The ISP is an opportunity to research and present work on an area of Film or Television Studies not explored on the wider course, or to look in more detail at a subject introduced at an earlier point in the student's studies.

The ISP aims to provide students the opportunity to research and realise a sustained piece of academic work, either is written form (dissertation) or as an audio-visual piece (video essay). Students will gain experience of undertaking a long-form research project in close consultation with a supervisor, and develop key skills, in terms of identifying and using a range of research materials, developing a sustained argument, and presenting a major piece of academic work.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Undertake independent research on a sustained piece of academic work: 1
Make use of a range of digital and other research resources, including visual materials where appropriate: 1
Produce a sustained argument on a given subject, either in written form or via audio-visual means: 1
Work independently and creatively on an original subject identified in consultation with a supervisor: 1
Show awareness of good academic practice and presentation, either in written form or via audio-visual means: 1
Produce work to a professional standard of execution, with the support of a supervisor: 1

Study hours

Introductory lecture/workshop x2 - two hours
Dissertation skills/video essay skills workshop - one hour
Individual Supervisions and feedback x 12 - twelve hours
Independent research and production of finished piece of work - 285 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment