Course Description

Irish Cinema, Film and Visual Culture Appreciation

People’s College for Continuing Education and Training



The greatest danger to Ireland comes not from the anglicisation of Ireland but the Los Angelisation of Ireland”  (James Montgomery)

The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema in Ireland and the development of film as a medium of artistic expression. It will involve lectures and discussion about some of the key developments in the history of Irish cinema; Kalem, Film Company of Ireland and Ardmore Studios and explore the ways these helped to shape the development of film as a national, cultural and commercial enterprise. We will explore a number of key stages in the history of cinema in Ireland; The Silent Period, 1930s Fictions, Documentaries and examine the wider social, economic and cultural factors surrounding each. We will learn about some of the key ideas and concepts in the study of visual culture including representation and semiotics and study a number of key theories in visual culture concerning denotative and connotative meaning and myth. We will become familiar with the history and politics of Irish cinema and gain an appreciation of different representations of Ireland on screen.

Students will learn about the history of Irish cinema and development of film as a means of national, cultural, commercial expression.

Students will learn about the key developments in the history of Irish cinema and explore how these helped to shape film as a national, cultural and commercial enterprise.

Students will learn about a number of key stages in the history of cinema in Ireland and examine the wider social, economic and cultural factors of each.

Students will learn about some of the key ideas and concepts associated with representation and semiotics and gain an understanding of some of the key issues and debates in visual culture.

Students will learn about the history and politics of Ireland cinema and gain an appreciation for how different representations of Ireland get constructed on screen.

Further details

Registration for this course can be done by:

  • Payment through website – www.peoplescollege.ie – go to course description and choose the buy now button – PayPal or Debit/Credit Card accepted
  • Calling the office on 01 8735879 and you have the option to pay by card over the phone,
  • Posting enrolment form along with cheque/Postal Order or Cash to Congress House, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
  • Payment can also be made in the office before the class commences for the term

College Name People’s College for Continuing Education and Training
Course Category Film Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Type Classroom Based
Course Location Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode Dublin 1
Course Start Date 10th February 2025
Course End Date 12th May 2025
Course Fee 130
Course Duration 12 weeks
Course Times Spring Term 2025 - Monday evening 6.30pm to 8.00 pm
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