Screen Culture and Aesthetics 3 (FLTV30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Andrew O'Keefe
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Screen Culture and Aesthetics 3 is the advanced study of screen culture and history with a particular emphasis on critical study for practical screenwriters and directors. Through lectures, discussion and screenings, students rigorously investigate filmmakers that have challenged the assumptions of conventional narrative with a particular emphasis on performance. The subject investigates a range of performance styles including the body, the voice, melodrama, realism, method, Brecht etc. Specific attention is given to the problems of performance for filmmakers. Students will apply their knowledge by reflecting critically on their own production work and the work of fellow students.
This subject includes an embedded program in academic literacy skills of analysis, discussion, essay writing, research and information retrieval.
Intended learning outcomes
- To increase familiarity with filmmakers who have been at the forefront of developing performance for film;
- To encouragean open attitude to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom on conventional narrative screen production
- To instruct students in the use of advanced skills in the interpretation and critical analysis of films;
- To consolidate the ability to 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:
- Demonstrate critical and analytical skills, communicable in oral and written form;
- Effectively express ideas and theories;
- Be open-minded in receiving constructive creative input and feedback that may not reflect the student’s personal view.
- Demonstrate an understanding of research practices through the preparation of materials for oral presentations and essays;
- Present opinions and analysis in classroom discussions, in a constructive manner;
- Argue lucidly and logically as a result of the planning and writing of essays;
- Utilise effective library research skills, including the development of search strategies to find information from a variety of quality information resources, including online databases, books, journals, internet, and a variety of multimedia-rich resources.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV20010 | Screen Culture and Aesthetics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Screen Practice 3 (BFA – Film and Television)
Languages of the Screen 3 (BFA – Film and Television)
Or
Screenwriting Practices 2A (BFA – Screenwriting)
Gaming and the Writer (BFA – Screenwriting)
Writing for the Youth Screen Market (BFA – Screenwriting)
Corequisites MUST be taken in the same study period.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV30012 | Screen Practice 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Southbank) |
50 |
| FLTV30009 | Languages of the Screen 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV20012 | Screenwriting Practices 2A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| FLTV20011 | Gaming and the Writer | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV20018 | Writing for the Youth Screen Market | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
- Screen Culture Essay (3000 words). Due during the Examination period - 60%
- Screen Culture - Written Task (equivalent 1200 words). Due during the Examination Period - 30%
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Class Participation*. Ongoing assessment, 10%
*Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills.
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andrew O'Keefe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 35 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
Andrew O'Keefe
Time commitment details
136
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
Last updated: 3 November 2022