Related Studies (Photography) 1

This subject is not offered in 2014.

3 hours per week

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Referring to a wide range of film and written material, students will discuss issues and evaluate historical, critical and theoretical approaches to film. Students will begin to recognise the theoretical structure in narrative, cinematography and editing, and how these components contribute to understanding of cinematic and photographic discourse.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

* comprehend the terminology and descriptive vocabulary used in the discussion and study of film and film theory and its broader context, both contemporary and historical;
* confidently communicate both orally and in writing, opinions, ideas and observations with regard to their work and others, in group and individual teaching and learning situations; and
* exercise an open and independent attitude to learning about contemporary cultural developments, both theoretical and practical

A short paper of 1000 words (100%).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual artist in the 21st century;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual artistic environments;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.