Film Studies: Explore the World of Film Analysis

Are you interested in talking about films, thinking about films, analysing films?

This is the course for you. Whether you're a seasoned film lover or just beginning to explore the world of cinema, this course will provide you with critical tools to analyse and appreciate films!

This evening course will run for 10 weeks and cover topics such as stardom, film sound and Italian cinema. It will involve lively discussion with presentations and film clips.

Peter Larkin is an independent film critic and tutor, he has written on Acting, British Cinema and the director as auteur.

What You’ll Learn

Analyse films through camerawork, editing and performance. Understand cinema’s socio-political, artistic and commercial impacts. Develop critical tools to appreciate film as a cultural and imaginative medium.

Week 1: Introduction to Film Studies

Week 2: Stardom: The Films of Tracy & Hepburn

Week 3: Auteur Theory: Eastern European Cinema

Week 4: Actor Study: Dirk Bogarde

Week 5: Film Sound

Week 6: Director Study: Philippe Garrel

Week 7: 21st Century Cinema

Week 8: Italian Cinema

Week 9: Architecture in Film

Week 10: Director Study: Eric Rohmer

Starts: 23rd Sept 2026 (Wednesday evenings)

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm

Duration: 10 weeks

Cost: €120

Registration opens: 1st August at 9am