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Film Studies Course - Introduction to British Cinema History

A 6-week evening course - Thursdays 7pm to 9pm

Running from 7th November through to 12th December 2024.

Love film, particularly UK films from the past to the present?

Interested in exploring more about the history of this genre, whilst touching on a little film studies theory?

This course will give a you great introduction; covering the following topics each week, in a lively, but small group of up to 8 people. The course will include stills, film clips, and time for discussion.

Week 1  - History and Development - overview of the themes and theory of UK film

Week 2  - Silent film and the 'Talkies'

Week 3  - World War II and 1950's British film

Week 4  - 1960's and 1970’s British film

Week 5 - 1980's and 1990's British film

Week 6 -  Contemporary UK film

Your Tutor for this Course:

Tutor: Steve Roberts - Biography

I graduated with a BA Hons in History of Art, Architecture and Design (2:1) in 1997, I have a PGCE (FE) with Keele University (1999), and gained a Masters’ Degree in Media and Cultural Studies with The Open University in 2009.

I taught History of Art and Contextual Studies between 2001 and 2004 at Leeds College of Art and Design and York College (including teaching undergraduate modules and dissertation supervision).

I delivered an undergraduate Film Studies module at the University of Gloucester in Cheltenham . I also taught Film, Media and Contextual Studies at Joseph Chamberlain and Birmingham Metropolitan Colleges in Birmingham between 2004 and 2013.

I now work as a Curriculum Coordinator for an adult education organisation in Devon, overseeing Creative Arts and Digital Skills provision for adults across the county.  

I have a broad knowledge and understanding of art historical periods, movements, artists and theory (Steve has been delivering our popular Art History courses here at the Pavilions) and in film and media history and theory.  I like to mix these together and throw in some popular culture/music history/literature for good measure!

If you would like to get in touch with Steve before the course, please let us know at Pavilions Box Office at boxoffice@pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk or on 01626 249049 (open 10-3 Monday to Saturday), giving your name and contact details, and Steve can then contact you directly to answer any questions you may have.

Cost: £75.00 for the course

Please note – there is a booking fee, per transaction - £1 online or by telephone, or 50p in person at the Box Office.