Censorship: Film, Art and Media

Subject SCRN40013 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 4
Total Time Commitment: Not available

Prerequisites:

Admission to honours, postgraduate certificate or diploma (Cinema Studies), Master of Cinema Managmenent, Master of Arts Management, or Master of Art Curatorship.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

Formerly available as 107-414 Film, Censorship & the Media. Students who have completed 107-414 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Core Participation Requirements:

None

Coordinator

Dr Wendy Haslem

Contact

Wendy Haslem

wlhaslem@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject examines the histories, cultural contexts and current debates surrounding censorship in the visual arts. Censorship practices and protocols will be defined and investigated in relation to issues of morality, legality and the public sphere. The changing definitions and complexities of censorship will be investigated in instances of creative freedom challenging prohibition in film, performing arts, visual art and media cultures. Students will gain a theoretical understanding of the historical and emerging debates surrounding the controversial area of censorship, freedom of speech and expression. Students will also study censorship in national and international contexts with an emphasis on specific case studies. This subject will also examine how artistic practice influences wider cultural, political and legal prohibitions underlying film, the arts and media.
Objectives:	Students completing this subject will be able to: understand the historical, cultural and theoretical context of film censorship, think creatively about the artistic process, develop skills of communication, communicate their views intelligibly and effectively and public speaking and demonstrate a comprehension of research skills; understand the historical and cultural context of censorship as well as its purpose and function; and appreciate changes and developments in censorship ina range of art forms across history and into the present.
Assessment:	A case study and presentation of 1500 words 40% (commencing at the beginning of the semester and due at the end of the semester), and a 3500 word research essay 60% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students successfully completing this subject will: be able to demonstrate an advanced development of research skills; be able to define areas of inquiry and create relevant methods of research in the preparation of essays; be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations; be able to demonstrate highly developed skills in presentations; to be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and seminar discussion; and be able to participate productively in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts (Honours)(Media and Communications) Master of Art Curatorship (Coursework and Minor Thesis) Master of Arts Management Master of Cinema Management Master of Global Media Communication Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Media and Communication) Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	200 point program - full time over 18 months 200 point program - full time over 24 months Cinema Studies Cinema Studies Cinema Studies

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