Current Film and Theatre

When & Where

9 January 2025 - 27 March 2025 ( 16.5 hours, 12 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Jonathan Davies
Course Code W24HMSE01B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Sample and evaluate the best in film and theatre in London in the company of filmmaker and critic Jon Davies. A new film or play will be viewed every fortnight and then discussed and analysed the following week in class at Morley Waterloo. Students choose most of the films or plays through a voting system which keeps things fresh! Often the theatres will put on a special question and answer session for the class who often attend the plays on Thursday evenings together but this is not compulsory. Films we attend on our own.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Develop a wider knowledge of film and theatre
Develop a wider knowledge of film and theatre
Develop a clearer understanding of story, structure, direction, production and performance
Develop a clearer understanding of story, structure, direction, production and performance
Respond critically to subject material and argue your point of view
Respond critically to subject material and argue your point of view
Talk in group discussions
Talk in group discussions

Cost

Full fee

£180

Concession fee

£135

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Class format and activities

Discussions sometimes in pairs but mostly as a whole group on the viewed material from the cinema and theatre visits. There will be a mix of question and answer and tutor input. Each session starts with an introduction to the film or play and a chance to hear about other films and plays the class have seen. With theatre visits the class often attend together and meet the cast and director afterwards for a Q and A.

Entry requirements

A willingness to engage in group discussion and debates is expected. You should be able to travel independently and be able to make a commitment to attend regular performances of films and plays.

What you need to know before you enrol

An interest or curiosity about film and theatre. The course may include films classified for viewing by 18 years and over. Admission charges and costs of visits to films and theatre productions are not included in the course fee. The class often try and attend a play on the same evening.

What you need

A willingness to enjoy leaving your comfort zone, trying plays or films you might not normally choose and some you would of course!

What you can do next

Courses in film study, journalism or theatre studies. Boast to your mates about how sophisticated you have become.