Aims and Fit of Module

The module aims to support students in the development of English language and academic skills specific for the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (School of Film and Television Arts and School of Cultural Technology).

The main emphasis is for students to utilise English language skills to reflect on and produce work relevant to Film and Creative Technology; to evaluate and present ideas through products in oral and written forms relevant to the degree programmes. 

Linguistic proficiency will be developed to approximate CEFR B2+ through close-alignment with the content and skills taught on the degree programmes. These abilities will enable students to function more effectively in their disciplinary studies, as well as in their future academic and professional career.

Learning outcomes

A. Apply information literacy appropriate to spoken or written texts related to students’ disciplines within the Academy of Film and Creative Technology, and in accordance with conventions of academic reference and citation (when required). 
B. Demonstrate a range of level-appropriate speaking skills to communicate ideas and information on discipline-related topics effectively. 
C. Demonstrate a range of level-appropriate writing skills necessary to produce written texts related to students’ disciplinary studies.
D. Apply soft academic skills (e.g. critique, reflection, and problem-solving skills, etc.) necessary to function in students’ disciplinary studies.

Method of teaching and learning

The module will be delivered through interactive seminar sessions, with an emphasis on developing the specific language and academic skills needed to be successful members of the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (AFCT). 

This module will be delivered in close collaboration with faculty from the relevant schools, and the skills will be directly relevant to the synchronously offered content FTA/CAT modules.

Students will attend 2 x 2 hour seminars per week. This module may also include a “flipped classroom” approach. 

Prior to attending the weekly seminars, students will be required to spend approximately an hour watching videos or reading articles to get prepared for class.

During the seminars, students will be given guidance on, and opportunities to practice the various skills mentioned in the learning outcomes. 

The self-study activities on Learning Mall Core (LMC) module page will be extensions and/or consolidation of work carried out in the seminars.  

In addition to the normally schedule classes, students may also engage in joint seminars / lectures with other AFCT students on issues of relevance to all.