Film Studies (M.Phil.)

The M.Phil. in Film Studies at Trinity offers two interesting ways to pursue further analysis of film and the film industry at university:
– The Theory, History, Practice strand is a unique opportunity to embark upon a detailed investigation into the intellectual currents and aesthetic concerns surrounding the study and practice of film and digital media.
– The Screenwriting strand offers the opportunity to focus on writing for different screens in a critically informed and creative context.

M.Phil. in Film Studies provides a unique opportunity to embark upon a detailed investigation into the intellectual currents and aesthetic concerns surrounding the study of film and digital media.

MPhil in Film Studies -Theory, History Practice strand is also offered part time over two years. It comprises 60 ECTS of taught modules and a 30-ECTS research component. It is a unique opportunity to embark upon a detailed investigation into the intellectual currents and aesthetic concerns surrounding the study of film and digital media. . From the outset, questions of history, theory and context are brought to bear on issues of close analysis and interpretation. Modules in Screenwriting, Creative Documentary Practice and Editing allow students to balance film theory and history with practice.

The Screenwriting strand allows students to develop the skills required to write successfully for a range of different screens in a critically informed and creative context.

MPhil in Film Studies -Theory, History Practice strand is also offered part time over two years. It comprises 60 ECTS of taught modules and a 30-ECTS research component. It is a unique opportunity to embark upon a detailed investigation into the intellectual currents and aesthetic concerns surrounding the study of film and digital media. . From the outset, questions of history, theory and context are brought to bear on issues of close analysis and interpretation. Modules in Screenwriting, Creative Documentary Practice and Editing allow students to balance film theory and history with the practice.

M.Phil. in Film Studies

Core Elective Theory,History,Practice:

Cinema and Ireland

Current Trends in Contemporary Film

Digital Story Worlds

Adaptation for Screens
Creative Documentary
Editing
Screenwriting
Writing for the Big Screen
Writing for the Small Screen
Writing for Computer Games

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Screenwriting

Writing for Small Screens

Writing for the Big Screen

Adaptation for Screens

Creative Documentary

Editing

Current Trends in Contemporary Film

Digital Story Worlds

Cinema and Ireland

Writing for Computer Games

*These module titles are for illustration purposes only; the School reserves the right to change modules annually.

The full-time programme consists of two elements:
1. 6 compulsory taught modules (10 ECTS each) delivered equally across two semesters (60 ECTS)
2. Research Project and Research Methodologies Module (30 ECTS)

The part-time programme consists of two elements:
1. Year 1 (40ECTS) = 3 Core modules (30 ECTS) + 1 Elective Module (10ECTS)
2. Year 2 (50ECTS) = 2 Elective Modules (20ECTS) + Research Project and Research Methodologies Module (30 ECTS)

Core and elective modules available are linked to the strand chosen when applying for the programme.

Research Projects

Theory, History, Practice students submit either:
1. A written dissertation of approximately 15,000 words on an approved topic to be supervised by an appropriate member of staff
OR
2. A film or a video essay plus a written component of 8,000–10,000 words on an approved topic to be supervised by an appropriate member of staff.

Approval to complete a practice-based research project plus written component will depend on demonstration of the appropriate critical and practical skills and will be subject to approval by the Course Coordinator during Michaelmas Term.

Screenwriting students submit:
1. A research project of a screenplay
AND
2. A critical reflection of 3,500-4,000 words.

The exact nature and length of the research project screenplay will be agreed between the student and coordinator and can include a feature film, a series of short films, an adaptation, television screenplay, or on-demand series.

Duration: 1 year full-time