Film Studies: Explore the World of Film Analysis
Are you interested in talking about films, thinking about films, analysing films?
This is the course for you. Whether you're a seasoned film lover or just beginning to explore the world of cinema, this course will provide you with critical tools to analyse and appreciate films!
This evening course will run for 10 weeks and cover topics such as stardom, film sound and Italian cinema. It will involve lively discussion with presentations and film clips.
Peter Larkin is an independent film critic and tutor, he has written on Acting, British Cinema and the director as auteur.
What You’ll Learn
Analyse films through camerawork, editing and performance. Understand cinema’s socio-political, artistic and commercial impacts. Develop critical tools to appreciate film as a cultural and imaginative medium.
Week 1: Introduction to Film Studies
Week 2: Stardom: The Films of Tracy & Hepburn
Week 3: Auteur Theory: Eastern European Cinema
Week 4: Actor Study: Dirk Bogarde
Week 5: Film Sound
Week 6: Director Study: Philippe Garrel
Week 7: 21st Century Cinema
Week 8: Italian Cinema
Week 9: Architecture in Film
Week 10: Director Study: Eric Rohmer
Starts: 23rd Sept 2026 (Wednesday evenings)
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: €120
Registration opens: 1st August at 9am
| College | Dublin College Blackrock |
| Course ID | 202144 |
| Course Location | Blackrock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Start Date | 23rd September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 2nd December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 10 Weeks |
| Course Fee | 120.00 |
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