Studies in Screen

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours per semester

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.

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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.

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

Presentation on a film, filmmaker or genre (equivalent to 2000 words) - weeks 3-12 (40%)

Written assignment (3000 words) - week 12 (60%)

Library Research Skills Module – Hurdle requirement - week 6

Hurdle requirement of 80% Attendance

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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