Introduction to Film Studies
Film as a storytelling art form usually aims to present a smooth chain of images. Film studies helps to understand how and why the techniques of cinematography and editing work to achieve such transparency. Looking at some film clips we will discuss a few elements of mise-en-scene (for example framing, lighting, cuts and camera movement) to appreciate the way movies create seamless and believable worlds.
Event Information
Price: £17.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Brunt Room
Campaign: Summer 2026 Workshop Week
Your Tutor
Name: Carlota Larrea
Bio: Dr Carlota Larrea taught film studies at the University of Bedfordshire before becoming Head of School of Arts and Creative Industries. Her postgraduate studies in the US focused on the links between film and literature. She has always been an avid film fan, since her youth in Spain where her home town had many independent cinemas showing films from Hollywood and around the world. She is currently involved in the community cinema movement through Hitchin Films. See some of her publications here: https://www.sensesofcinema.com/author/carlota-larrea/
Department: Humanities