Screen Studies 2

Subject FLTV20003 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Southbank - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 hours per week (Semester 1)
Total Time Commitment:

52 contact hours plus 8 non-contact hours
Prerequisites: 759-172 Screen Studies 1
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
6.25
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

A continuation of work begun in Screen Studies 1. The subject gives students some familiarity with filmmakers who have challenged the assumptions of conventional narrative, producing interesting new approaches: introduces students to the underlying determining influences of a range of subtexts including those based on myth, gender, psychoanalysis and ideologies.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to

  • demonstrate familiarity with filmmakers who have challenged the assumptions of conventional narrative;
  • exercise an open attitude to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom on conventional narrative screen production;
  • discuss, interpret and analyse films.
Assessment:

Essay (up to 1500 words) and/or seminar presentation (30 minutes max) due mid semester one (80%); Class participation* (20%). *Participation assessed on crtieria of engagement, ability to discuss and give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. For this subject there is an 80% attendance hurdle for lectures, screenings and class presentations.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject the student should be able to:

  • confidently communicate in oral and written form
  • express ideas and theories with evidential support
  • lead and stimulate group discussions
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Film and Television (VCA)

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