Film Directors in Focus: Women Directors and their Influence on the Industry

You will delve into the careers and styles of acclaimed women directors and explore their ongoing influence on the film industry. You will discuss each director's biography and consider how their life and work was influenced by the broader socio-political and cultural context of their time.

You will explore a range of genres and be introduced to concepts such as cinematography and editing.  Special attention will be given to how elements like colour, music, and narrative structure communicate deeper meanings within a film.

Directors studied may be subject to change, although the basic framework of the course will remain the same.

Any essential or recommended reading will be shared by the course teacher once the course is confirmed to run.

You will require access to a device with an internet connection. 

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe the techniques used by notable women directors
• Compare the significant contributions of these directors within the broader historical context of cinema
• Apply diverse critical, theoretical and practical approaches to film studies 

No prior knowledge is required.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services.  

This course is designed for learners interested in film. It is suitable for those with little to no experience.

You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.