Studies in Screen

Subject FLTV90006 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points:

12.5

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End	26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	13-Mar-2015
Census Date	31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	08-May-2015

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

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours per semester

Prerequisites:

None

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 Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Leon Salom

Contact

Faculty of the VCA & MCM Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	In this subject the film making process will be investigated. Students will also develop an understanding of history of moving image through the analysis of films, both Australian and international, that have had an impact on the evolution of moving image and in particular from the perspective of design for screen.
Learning Outcomes:	On completion of this subject students should be able to • Understand the context of designing for screen • Understand the film making process • The ability to analysis films from a design perspective • Understand and explain key developments in film making • Understand and explain genre for film
Assessment:	Written assignment (1000 words) Due mid-semester Worth 20% Presentation on a film, film maker or genre (equivalent to 2000 words) During semester Worth 40% Written assignment (2000 words) Due End of semester Worth 40%
Prescribed 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 the subject students should have developed • The ability to think analytically • The ability to research and articulate findings • The ability to form and express opinions
Related Course(s):	Master of Production Design for Screen

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