University Master’s Degree in Film Studies and Visual Cultures
(qualification being phased out)

• Ability to work independently and carry out a rigorous research project using appropriate methodologies and sources.
• Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to group work, both inside and outside the classroom, in the field of cinema and visual cultures.
• Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often in a research context.
• Know how to communicate conclusions and the knowledge and reasoning underpinning them clearly and unambiguously to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Have a command of spoken and written English for use in essays, research projects and audiovisual works.
• Demonstrate creativity in managing information and developing projects.

• Ability to integrate new knowledge and skills creatively in the fields of cinema and visual cultures.
• Develop and communicate an original perspective based on research into theoretical and audiovisual texts on a subject, author or trend.
• Develop specialised knowledge in the humanities and cultural studies for use in analysing and interpreting phenomena in screen culture.
• Identify the basic parameters of iconographic and narrative analysis of audiovisual works in order to analyse, from a personal, critical and creative perspective, the discourse they generate.
• Have specialised knowledge of the history and evolution of cinema and audiovisual media in order to place acquired knowledge in its proper context.
• Design and carry out projects based on the different languages of contemporary audiovisual media.

A written project on one of the programme subjects, applying appropriate research methods to develop a personal argument based on specific readings and viewings.

For FMPs that are audiovisual projects, the school has computer rooms, spaces and equipment available for their production.

Teaching is in person, and students study on a full-time basis.
Classes take place Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 20:30.
There are 25 students.
Teaching takes place in lecture rooms equipped with audiovisual projection systems.
For TFMs that are audiovisual projects, the school has computer rooms, spaces and equipment available for their production.
Classes are generally theoretical, and teaching methods include lectures, presentations, guided debate, group work and seminars. The relevant details for each subject are set out in the course plans.

As set out in the UB Regulations governing course plans and the assessment and grading of learning (Governing Council, 8 May 2012), assessment is generally continuous and takes place during the teaching period established for the subject, in accordance with the sequence of the study plan and the framework calendar approved by the centre. Continuous assessment incorporates the various forms of evidence specified in the course plan. These are collected progressively and in an integrated manner throughout the teaching and learning process, providing students and teaching staff with meaningful, periodic indicators of progress in acquiring the knowledge, skills and values covered by the subject.
Single assessment is a student’s right; exercising it means waiving continuous assessment. To opt for single assessment, students must apply within the established deadlines and in accordance with the procedures set by the centre. Single assessment must be capable of ensuring that the objectives established for the subject are met.
After grades are published, centres open a reassessment period to evaluate the extent to which the subject’s learning outcomes—competences and educational objectives—have been achieved. Reassessment is adapted to the characteristics of the planned competences and learning activities.
The relevant details for each subject are set out in the course plans.