Languages of the Screen 3

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

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Screen Practice 3

Screen Culture and Aesthetics 3

Corequisites MUST be taken in the same study period.

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Languages of the Screen 3 advances students’ study of current motion picture and television industry practices and concepts. Lectures, workshops and seminars further develop students’ knowledge of the practical and theoretical grammar of the screen, and the direction of performance for screen specific practice. Local and visiting industry practitioners discuss current industry practice in a series of guest lectures and Q & As. Students work with professional actors in workshop environments. Student-produced screen work is critically reviewed in this subject, with particular focus on students developing an understanding of screen languages and screen specific performance.

• To encourage students to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of performance techniques and styles for the screen;
• Introduce a broader range of communication methods in reference to direction to performers;
• Provide techniques for students to critically and constructively review their own and peer’s screen direction work with a growing understanding of cinematic form and its storytelling potential;
• Provide an overview of current professional practices of various film and television practitioners;
• To provide awareness of the various paths into the film and television industry.

Hurdle requirement

Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.

• Performance Presentation scene (equivalent 1500 words) - Mid Semester - 40%

• Written Critical appraisal of performance direction (1000 words)- Mid Semester - 20%

• Industry Practice Essay (1500 words) - Mid Semester - 30%

• Class Participation*

*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills - Assessment ongoing - 10%.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:

• Display and enhanced understanding of performance techniques and styles for the screen;
• Apply a broader range of communication skills with particular reference to direction ofperformers;
• Direct actors with greater skill;
• Critically and constructively review their own and peer’s screen direction work with a growing understanding of cinematic form and its storytelling potential;
• Research and apply current professional practices in their own film and television work;
• Demonstrate a broad awareness of the various paths into the film and television industry.