The
following information was taken directly from Brunel University's
printed postgraduate prospectus.
"Over the last 20 years there has been an explosion
of interest around the patterns and traditions of cult
film and television. Whether defined by horror, kung-fu
or science fiction film, or fantasy television formats
such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel,
critical interest in cult media has become a prominent
source of interest for the academic and the cult film/TV
fan alike. This new, cutting-edge MA is the first academic
programme of its kind dedicated to the study of global
traditions of cult media.
The course introduces you to the significant global patterns
of cult film and television as well as situating these
traditions within their appropriate social, cultural and
historical contexts. While considering key genres, figures
and case-studies from a wide variety of cult traditions,
you will also assess the roles that fandom and 'cult consumption'
play on constructing meaning within text.
Taught by internationally-recognised researchers in the
field of alternative, oppositional and non-canonical screen
cultures, the course will be of interest to graduates
who have an interest in the critical study of cult, underground
and exploitation media formats and the established theoretical
debates that surround the study of such material. The
award is organised in conjunction with The Cult Film Archive,
Brunel University's unique research centre into global
traditions of cult and underground cinema.
Modules
• Final project
• Researching Cult Media
• Cult Television
• Transnational Cult Cinemas
• Shocking Cinema of the Seventies"
If you may have further questions or concerns about this
program at Brunel University in west London or for other
programs please contact
representative Popabroad for more information.
