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UCT Honours in Film Theory and Practice
Honours in Film Theory and Practice
Convener
Dr Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk
Admission requirements
(a) Faculty requirements are set out under rules FH3.
(b) Programme requirements:
- Completion of a BA with a major in Film and Television studies BA in Film and Media Production or a first degree with majors in appropriate cognate subjects.
- Students transferring from other universities who do not have some background in film and media may apply to the programme convener. The programme committee will consider such applications on an individual basis for their suitability to the programme. Students may be required to do an intensive short production course as a condition of entry.
- Normally candidates will be expected to have an average of an upper second or better result for their first degree.
Acceptance is on the recommendation of the Programme Convener.
Prescribed curriculum:
The programme comprises four taught courses (96 NQF credits) and a research essay/project (30 credits).
(i) Honours students wishing to make a short documentary film must register for:
Compulsory (core) courses |
NQF credits | HEQSF level | |
| FAM4000W | Video Project | 30 | 8 |
| FAM4039F | Documentary Film: Forms and Theories | 24 | 8 |
| 3 Elective courses
(ii) Honours students wishing to write a screenplay must register for: |
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Compulsory (core) courses: |
NQF Credits | HEQSF level | |
| FAM4001W | Research Essay/Project | 30 | 8 |
| FAM4033S | Writing for Television: Honours | 24 | 8 |
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| FAM4040F | Writing for Film: Honours | 24 | 8 |
| 2/3 elective courses
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Elective courses: |
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| The remaining courses may be selected from the list below or from courses offered by a cognate department, subject to the approval of the programme convener. | |||
| Recommended courses: | |||
| FAM4004S | Avant-garde Film | 24 | 8 |
| FAM4017F | Advanced Television Analysis | 24 | 8 |
| FAM4034S | Theories and Forms of Adaptation | 24 | 8 |
| FAM4036S | Film and Environment | 24 | 8 |
| FAM4038F | Authorship in the Cinema | 24 | 8 |
| FAM4039F | Documentary Film: Forms and Theories (Screenplay student only) | 24 | 8 |
