British cinema is often celebrated for its social realism, yet has made significant and influential contributions to the worlds of horror, fantasy and science fiction. From the Gothic tradition of Dracula to nightmarish visions of London in 28 Days Later and the spectacular popular fantasies of Doctor Who and Harry Potter, this course investigates this alternative history or ‘repressed underside’ of British cinema and the ways in which these films have responded to their social and cultural production contexts.
Introducing you to a range of critical approaches to film and literature and making full use of our unique London setting, we will engage with debates on the cultural appeal and social significance of horror and fantasy, and the nature of audiences and film spectatorship.
Course leader
Dr Matt Jacobsen
Target group
Undergraduate Students
Course aim
This course aims to:
- provide you with knowledge of the development of British horror and fantasy cinema from the 1950s to the present
- provide you with an understanding of the impact of social and economic contexts in Britain in the 20th century and their representation in cinema
- provide a context in which to explore the relationship between history and film production, and an introduction to detailed analysis of films as primary sources within their social, cultural and industrial contexts
- engender an aesthetic understanding and appreciation of British horror and fantasy cinema as well as familiarise you with the indigenous cultural and social significance of dominant visual motifs and narrative themes
- enhance your analytical skills and your ability to write film commentaries and criticism with clarity and authority.
Credits info
7.5 EC
7.5 ECTS
You will study one course per Queen Mary Summer School session. Each course is worth 15 Queen Mary credits.
Usually, the 15 credits we award for each three-week Queen Mary Summer School session translate to 3–4 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system.
Your home institution should confirm if they will grant credit for Summer School courses. Whilst we will do everything we can to support you throughout the Summer School application process, it's your responsibility to check with your home institution if you can transfer credit from the Summer School prior to arriving at Queen Mary.
Fee info
GBP 1900: The Queen Mary Summer School costs: £1,900 per session.
They are offering a 10% early bird discount for those who apply before 31 March 2022.
Accommodation
On campus accommodation will cost approximately £877 per session.
Additional costs and course excursions
Scholarships
There are no scholarships available for this course
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