This is a Film studies Subject Spotlight with Nicholas Glean from the University of Sunderland. An interactive, cinematic course taster experience to allow students to gain insights into what it's like to study Film studies.
In this insightful Subject Spotlight, Nicholas Glean takes you on a journey through the world of filmmaking, focussing on visual storytelling. In episode 1, Nicholas introduces the concept of visual storytelling, and how it is used to create powerful stories. Nicholas also discusses the visual grammar that filmmakers use when composing their shot. In episode 2, Nicholas introduces the frame as a concept. He discusses what a frame is in filmmaking terms, the balance of a frame, and the way that filmmakers dissect the frame to create meaning, looking at the planes of action. In episode 3, Nicholas continues his explanation of the visual frame, this time discussing eye room and movement room, how it is created, and how it can be manipulated by filmmakers to create a variety of meanings. In the final episode, Nicholas recaps some of the knowledge you have learned in the Subject Spotlight so far. He then sets you an activity which encourages you to create your own simple, visual story using the tools readily available to you.
The University of Sunderland is a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) and a global institution which offers life-changing opportunities for over 20,000 students across its four campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. With over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, placement opportunities and the option to study full or part-time, there’s something for everyone at Sunderland. The University of Sunderland has also received five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and is in the top 10 UK universities for social inclusion (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
Nicholas is a Senior Lecturer and teaches BA (Hons) Film Production at the University of Sunderland. Nicholas has been involved in media production, digital media and film for around 25 years. He has worked on feature films, international television programmes, international media corporation projects, international documentaries, and interactive media. Nicholas has supervised award-winning student filmmakers, and runs his own digital media company Mikkigarmi.
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