Film: The Essential Study Guide

Providing a key resource to new students, Film: The Essential Study Guide introduces all the skills needed to succeed on a film studies course. This succinct, accessible guide covers key topics such as: - Using the library - Online research and resources - Viewing skills - How to watch and study foreign language films - Essay writing - Presentation skills - Referencing and plagiarism - Practical Filmmaking Including exercises and examples, Film: The Essential Study Guide helps film students understand how study skills are applicable to their learning and gives them the tools to flourish in their degree.

Ruth Doughty, Deborah Shaw

Contributor Notes 1. Studying film at University Sue Harper 2. The Independent Student Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 3. University Life: The Student Perspective Louise Buckler & Simon Hobbs 4. Lecture and Seminar Skills Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 5. The Library: The Lecturer's Perspective Justin Smith 6. Library: The Librarian's Perspective David Francis & Greta Friggens 7. Research Skills Sue Harper 8. Reading Skills Ruth Doughty & Deborah Shaw 9. Online Research and Resources Ruth Doughty 10. Viewing Skills Van Norris 11. How to Watch and Study Foreign Language Films Reka Buckley & Deborah Shaw 12. Essay Writing Christine Etherington-Wright 13. Referencing and Plagiarism Lincoln Geraghty 14. Writing on Film Laurie Ede 15. Making the Most of Feedback Laurel Forster 16. Exam Preparation Emma Dyson & Paul Spicer 17. Presentation Skills Dave Allen 18. Screenwriting Craig Batty 19. Practical Filmmaking Dylan Pank and Karen Savage