Independent Study gives you an opportunity to pursue a particular enthusiasm that might not be covered in your taught modules, or to take an aspect of a taught module that has caught your imagination a step further, pursuing it in depth; and it offers invaluable training. It will help you develop a high level of organisation and self-discipline which will be invaluable as you move on to further study and/or employment; it asks for a willingness to focus with determination on one subject for more an extended period of time.
All second year film students undertake an Independent Study Project (ISP) in the third year, under supervision by a member of staff. Your supervisor will guide you and help you shape your project.
The Independent Film Studies research project is intended to be an investigation into an aspect of cinema and/or related media, delivered through written and presentation components. It is designed by the student and examined by a 7,500 word written dissertation. The project includes an assessed presentation. The autumn term will be led by the module supervisor, with attendance of weekly timetabled classes required to support the development of your research. Based on your assessed research proposal, you will be assigned a project supervisor in the autumn term, and will be expected to meet twice with them during the autumn, and regularly during the spring term.
- Module Supervisor: Sarah Smyth