Languages of the Screen 3 (FLTV30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
- 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.
Generic skills
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| FLTV20007 | Languages of the Screen 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
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| No longer available |
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| No longer available |
Corequisites MUST be taken in the same study period.
Non-allowed subjects
N/A
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.
- 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%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Time commitment details
113
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022