Brief Introduction
Film takes a starring role in this course exploring the emergence of a new medium that was set to capture the world's imaginationCourse Summary
Explore the fascinating world of Victorian film and discover how early cinema shaped the modern film industry.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the history of Victorian film and its impact on modern cinema
- Discover the techniques and technologies used in early cinema
- Understand the social and cultural context of Victorian film and its audiences
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹5,20,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹5,20,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,24,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹5,20,000
- Spain: €36,000
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,24,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹3,60,000
- Spain: €25,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the history and development of Victorian film
- Explore the techniques and technologies used in early cinema
- Analyze the social and cultural context of Victorian film
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Interest in film history and early cinema
- Basic knowledge of film production and editing
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online, self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- History of Film
- Introduction to Cinema Studies
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for anyone with a passion for film and Victorian and British history. This includes lecturers, teachers and students of film, media, history or English literature.
Knowledge
- Investigate the late Victorian period in Britain. Unravel and discuss common myths about the era, and examine what Victorian films reveal about the society that produced them.Examine how film became a key medium to explore the rapidly-changing Victorian world; both at home and abroad. Discover why a phantom ride isn’t as scary as it sounds, and have the opportunity to make your own to share with peers.Explore the Victorian imagination and learn about what audiences watched and why. Watch and examine a wide variety of films from comedies and trick films to serious dramas and adaptations.Draw parallels with the visual spectacles available in Victorian period and our own multimedia landscape.Programme a dynamic play bill for a Victorian audience and explain your choices.
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews of the Victorian Film course on FutureLearn. Learners praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. Overall, the course received positive reviews.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Interesting and informative content
- Good pacing of the course
- Useful resources provided
- Great opportunity to learn about Victorian film
Cons from User Reviews
- Some learners found the course content to be too basic
- Technical issues with the platform
- Limited interaction with instructors and other learners
- Some learners felt that the course was too short
- No certificate provided for completing the course
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Film takes a starring role in this course exploring the emergence of a new medium that was set to capture the world's imagination...
