ABSTRACT

Providing a key resource to new students, Film: The Essential Study Guide introduces all the skills needed to succeed on a film studies course.

This succinct, accessible guide covers key topics such as:

  • Using the library
  • Online research and resources
  • Viewing skills
  • How to watch and study foreign language films
  • Essay writing 
  • Presentation skills
  • Referencing and plagiarism
  • Practical Filmmaking

Including exercises and examples, Film: The Essential Study Guide helps film students understand how study skills are applicable to their learning and gives them the tools to flourish in their degree.

chapter Chapter 1|6 pages

Studying film at university

chapter Chapter 2|8 pages

The independent student

chapter Chapter 7|10 pages

Research skills

chapter Chapter 8|6 pages

Reading skills

chapter Chapter 9|11 pages

Online research and resources

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

Viewing skills

chapter Chapter 12|13 pages

Essay writing

chapter Chapter 14|14 pages

Writing on film

chapter Chapter 15|8 pages

Making the most of feedback

chapter Chapter 16|10 pages

Exam preparation

chapter Chapter 17|11 pages

Presentation skills

chapter Chapter 18|22 pages

Screenwriting

chapter Chapter 19|18 pages

Practical film-making