Have you ever sat in the bar and overheard a bunch of friends talking about films and been intrigued, or even wanted to put them straight on a few things, but lacked the confidence to join in with their auteur this and genre that? If so, this basic entry level course is for you. Using extensive clips from a variety of films it offers an accessible introduction to some of the basic areas of film studies, such as mise-en-scène, authorship and genre, for anyone who wants to talk and think about film. Course screenings to be confirmed. Beginners level – no prior knowledge required.Evening course starts Tue 11 Oct, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, 8 weeks
Afternoon course starts Wed 12 Oct, 2.00pm – 4.00pm, 8 weeksAfternoon course led by Maggie Hoffgen, freelance film lecturer and regular Cornerhouse contributor. Evening course led by Andy Willis, Senior Lecturer in Media and Performance at the University of Salford. Choose either the afternoon or evening course. Tickets: £40.00 full / £32.00 concs