Advanced Certificate in Horror: Bearing Social Reflections
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Horror: Bearing Social Reflections is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with crucial skills in horror genre analysis and creation. This course is vital in an industry where horror remains a popular and profitable genre, intersecting with other media such as literature, film, TV, and video games.
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• Advanced Analysis of Horror Literature & Film: This unit will focus on the critical study of horror literature and film, examining the various techniques used by authors and directors to create suspense, fear, and terror.
• Social Commentary in Horror: Students will explore how horror narratives often reflect and critique societal issues, including racism, sexism, and classism.
• Psychoanalysis in Horror: This unit will focus on the use of psychoanalytic theory to understand the horror genre, including the concept of the uncanny and the role of repressed desires in horror narratives.
• Gothic Horror: Students will study the origins and development of the Gothic horror genre, focusing on works by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker.
• Contemporary Horror: This unit will examine recent trends in horror literature and film, including the rise of "elevated horror" and the use of technology and social media in horror narratives.
• Historical Contexts of Horror: Students will explore the historical contexts that have shaped horror narratives, including the Salem Witch Trials, the Industrial Revolution, and the Cold War.
• Horror and Identity: This unit will examine the ways in which horror narratives intersect with questions of identity, including race, gender, sexuality, and nationality.
• Horror and Politics: Students will explore the relationship between horror and politics, including the use of horror as a form of political critique and the ways in which horror narratives reflect and engage with contemporary political issues.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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