MFC4092 - Screening Character - Types and Archetypes

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of selected models of personality, temperament and archetypal type.
2 Apply one of the frameworks above (1) to the analysis of character and its significance in film or television.

Content:

The module provides an overview of conceptual frameworks for exploring film character complexity and motivation derived from the work of Carl Jung, David Keirsey (Temperament Character Indicators) and Carol Pearson’s work on Character Archetypes.

Through workshop sessions using individual and group exercises students will explore what their own type might be and how types interact with each other. Building on that understanding the module will explore, through type development and dynamics, the development of character in film and television drama and its role in narrative.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The scheme below assumes recruitment of 60.

Lecture/Workshops (combined sessions)
Contact hours: 40
Intended Group size: 1

Additional assessment information
The Portfolio will normally include a number of exercises designed to develop study skills and familiarise students with resources relevant to the field of study. The detailed requirements of the Portfolio will be published in the module handbook. An acceptable submission of the first component is necessary in order to present for final assessment.

Students are not permitted to take this module as a half-module for the award of 10 credits.

Assessment: