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Course: 2025/2026

Reading moving image (film and television)
(13510)
Bachelor in Film, Television and Media Studies (Study Plan 2017) (Plan: 382 - Estudio: 211)


Coordinating teacher: ARANZUBIA COB, ASIER

Department assigned to the subject: Communication and Media Studies Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Image Theory Media Psychology
Objectives
1. To know the fundamentals of analysis as opposed to those of criticism, as well as its conceptual instruments and its techniques for exploring the audiovisual text. 2.Ability to identify and analyze the mechanisms that determine the production of meanings and the conformation of a style in the moving image. Elementary skills for the analysis of the formal and narrative construction of audiovisual stories. 3.Development of a critical and creative capacity with respect to audiovisual discourse and its evolution in the context of contemporary audiovisual culture. 4.To outline and carry out pertinent analysis of audiovisual texts, both in written and audiovisual format.
Learning Outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES 1.To have acquired advanced knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the working methodology in the field of audiovisual communication, with a depth that reaches the forefront of knowledge. 2.To apply the acquired knowledge and their capacities to the resolution of complex and/or specialized problems in the professional field of audiovisual media. 3.To have the capacity to collect and interpret data and information on which to base their conclusions including, when necessary and relevant, reflection on social, cultural, scientific or ethical issues in the field of audiovisual media 10.To prepare reports, analyses or research on general aspects of audiovisual communication or on audiovisual works, in accordance with the canons of the communication disciplines and considering the socio-political and cultural context of their production and social circulation BASIC COMPETENCES 1. Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study 2. Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. 5.Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy. GENERAL COMPETENCES 3.To know in a theoretical-practical way the organizational structures in the field of visual and sound communication, as well as their evolution and management over time. 4.To have the capacity to critically perceive the audiovisual landscape offered by the communicative universe that surrounds us, considering the iconic messages as the fruit of a social collective, product of the socio-political, economic and cultural conditions of a given historical period. 6.To have the ability to define and develop topics of research or innovative personal creation that can contribute to the knowledge or development of audiovisual languages or their interpretation SPECIFIC COMPETENCES 3.To acquire analytical and critical capacity in relation to the image and the media audiovisual context, by means of the knowledge of theories, forms, processes and tendencies of media communication and the audiovisual communication. 5.To understand and to identify the communicative and narrative models of the audiovisual media and their relationship with society and culture, considering the fundamental rights and equality between men and women, the principles of equal opportunities, and the values of a culture of peace and social coexistence in democracy.
Description of contents: programme
The module follows a theoretical and analytical approach to study the meaning-making process a wide range of moving images, from film, to television or music videos, amongst others. The main contents are: Differences between criticism and analysis, different methodologies in film and television analysis, short analysis of sequences and videos followed by discussions on different techniques, close analysis of individual films and TV shows in relation to different topics (from realism, to intertextuality or feminism...).
Learning activities and methodology
1. Lectures Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and case reviews. 2. Practical classes Fragment analysis. Tutored practical work. Exhibition and comment. 3. Student work Supervised study of theoretical and practical content and teaching materials. Development of practical exercises. Theory classes: individual tutorials Practical classes: group tutorials
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Bordwell, D. (2013). Pandora´s Digital Box. Irvington Way institute Press.
  • Bordwell, D., Staiger, J. & Thompson, K. . The Classical Hollywood Cinema: Film Style and Mode of Production to 1960. Columbia University Press. 1988
  • Bordwell, D.; Thomposon, K.; Smith, J. (2016). Film Art: An Introduction. Mc Graw Hill.
  • Corrigan, T. (2009).. A Short Guide to Writing about Film,. New York, Longman..
  • Creeber, G. (Ed.) (2006).. Tele-visions: an Introduction to Studying Television,. London, BFI..
  • Gibbs, J. y Pye, D. . Style and Meaning: Studies in the detailed analysis of Film. Manchester University Press. 2005
Additional Bibliography
  • Bordwell, D.. Pandora's Digital Box. The Irvington Way Institute Press. 2012
  • Darley, A. . Cultura visual digital. Paidós. 2002
  • Gianneti, L.. Understanding Movies. Prentice Hall. 2001
  • Katz, S. D.. Film Directing. Shot by Shot. Michael Wiese. 2019
  • Naremore, J.. Acting Cinema. University of California Press. 1988

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.