Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU50705 Film and literature: adaptation, screening, and scripting |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 33%, ES 67% |
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Aims: To enhance critical understanding of the theories and practices of literary adaptation, and to explore the complex relationship between text, script, and film.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate: * comprehensive understanding of the theories of literary adaptation * familiarity with a range of different practices in relation to adaptation * critical understanding of the complex relationship between verbal and visual articulation * practical and theoretical knowledge of scripting as point of intersection between text and film * the critical ability to compare and evaluate various strategies and practices of constructing filmic narratives. Skills: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: * show an understanding of the adaptation process * demonstrate an awareness of the theoretical issues related to the adaptation of literature for the screen * critically evaluate film texts in relation to their literary sources * demonstrate an understanding of the scripting process, particularly in relation to the production of film scripts based on works of literature. Content: This unit will explore theories and practices of adaptation, with reference to a number of specific case studies. Practical work on scripts and script writing will enable students to experiment with and assess different practices and techniques, and will lead to a deeper understanding of filmic narrative. Topics such as: * Theories of adaptation * Comparison of literary and filmic narrative practices * Case studies of a range of individual adaptations * The nature of the film script and its relationship with both text and film * How to script; theory, skills, and practice. |