Languages of the Screen 2 (FLTV20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Siobhan Jackson
T: +61 3 9035 9038
Contact Centre
T: 13MELB (13 6352)
Overview
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Languages of the Screen 2 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of performance techniques and styles for the screen;
- Utilise a broader range of communication skills with particular reference to direction to performers;
- Direct actors with greater skill;
- Critically and constructively review their own and peers’ screen direction work with a growing understanding of cinematic form and its storytelling potential.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- More confidently plan and organise their work and solve problems;
- More confidently apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
- Further their positive self-critical and peer review skills;
- Begin to consolidate a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.
- More confidently present opinions and analysis in classroom discussion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV10005 | Languages of the Screen 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV20006 | Screen Practice 2A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| FLTV20008 | Screenwriting 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
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.
Scene Analysis - written 1000 words (20%);
Scene Prep & Breakdown - written 800 words or equivalent (20%);
Direction and performance Exercise - 1-2 min edited scene (30%);
Directors Self-Assessment Statement - written 800 words (20%);
Workshop/class Participation* (10%).
*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Siobhan Jackson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 60.5 Hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Siobhan Jackson
T: +61 3 9035 9038
Contact Centre
T: 13MELB (13 6352)
Time commitment details
116.5 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022