Art and About: Film, Camera, Action: a walk through some of London’s film locations.

This course will provide an opportunity to share ideas with other students on why the locations we visit were chosen by the film makers. The tutor will introduce the locations and films with key points to consider, and where possible, images of the locations. Our walk will go from Waterloo Station where we will discuss The Bourne Ultimatum to various other nearby locations, ending opposite the MI6 building. In total the walk will be less than 2 miles but we will aim to cover this in 2 hours. The aim is to share knowledge about the production background and what these locations contribute to the storyline, atmosphere and style of each film. The films considered will include, amongst others, A United Kingdom, Alfie, Trainspotting, Mona Lisa and It Happened Here. So, we will be considering different types of film. No prior knowledge is needed of Film Studies or the particular films. However, participation will be encouraged drawing on any existing knowledge of the area and cinema.