Screen Culture and Aesthetics 1 (FLTV10009)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Screen Culture and Aesthetics 1 is the study of screen culture and history with a particular emphasis on critical study for practical filmmakers. Through lectures, discussion and screenings, students are introduced to the main canons and genres of cinema; the codes, conventions and narrative structures, from the silent era to contemporary cinema. Through exploring a diverse range of cinematic approaches and styles, the work of cinema innovators is highlighted. Students apply their knowledge by reflecting critically on their own production work and the work of fellow students.

Intended learning outcomes

On completing this subject students will be able to:

  • demonstrate an awareness of the narrative tradition and development of genres in film history;
  • interpret and critically analyse films;
  • critically and constructively review their own and peers’ screen production work in the context of the broader history of screen culture.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
• develop positive self-critical and peer review skills;
• begin to develop a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment;
• communicate in oral and written form;
• demonstrate critical and analytical skills;
• express ideas and theories;
• participate in group discussions in a positive manner;
• be open-minded in receiving positive creative input from material not of the students’ taste.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Screenwriting Practices 1B (for BFA Screenwriting students) 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
FLTV10015 Screenwriting Practices 1B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

Assessment is continuous and based on the following:

  • Screen Culture Essay (2000 words); exam period - 50%
  • Oral presentation (20 minutes); end of semester, 45%
  • Workshop Participation; ongoing, 5%

Late submission

  • Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
  • Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.

Hurdle requirements

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

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorLuke Devenish
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours47 hours - 4 hr lectures / screenings weekly (weeks 1 – 10); and 1 x 7hr review seminar at semester close
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    Peter Allen

    T: + 61 3 9035 3010 (ext. 53010)

    E: peter.allen@unimelb.edu.au

    Luke Devenish

    T: +61 3 9035 3096 (ext. 53096)

    E: luke.devenish@unimelb.edu.au


    Contact Centre"

    T: 13MELB (13 6352)

    E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

136 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022