Advanced Certificate in Film Criticism and Theory: Critical Insights

• Advanced Film Analysis: This unit will cover the in-depth analysis of various film elements, including cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scène.
• Film Theory: Auteur and Authorial Intent: This unit will delve into the concept of the auteur, exploring the role of the director in shaping a film's narrative and style.
• Historical Context in Film Criticism: This unit will examine how historical context influences film criticism and the interpretation of films.
• Genre Theory and Film Criticism: This unit will explore the role of genre in film criticism, including the conventions, expectations, and subversions of various film genres.
• Feminist Film Criticism: This unit will examine the role of gender in film, exploring the representation of women in cinema and the impact of patriarchal structures on film production and criticism.
• Psychoanalytic Film Theory: This unit will delve into the application of psychoanalytic theory in film criticism, exploring concepts such as desire, identification, and the unconscious.
• Queer Film Criticism: This unit will explore the representation of LGBTQ+ identities in film, as well as the role of queer theory in film criticism.
• Postcolonial Film Criticism: This unit will examine the representation of colonial and postcolonial identities in film, as well as the impact of colonialism on film production and criticism.
• Digital Film Theory: This unit will explore the impact of digital technology on film production and criticism, including the role of CGI, digital distribution, and online film criticism.
• Film Criticism and Ethics: This unit will examine the ethical considerations involved in film criticism, including issues of representation, cultural appropriation, and censorship.