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Contemporary Film and Cultural Theory (CICU30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to some of the major theoretical traditions in the field and considers these with a contemporary and future focus. Emphasis on historical, textual, ethnographic, institutional and other theories will be grounded in examinations of various contemporary screen examples and cultural case studies. This combination of theoretical traditions and contemporary approaches will allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to a range of diverse, real world projects. By apprehending diverse theoretical frameworks, students will be given opportunities to explore some of the significant challenges of the cultures we inhabit. This subject will also allow students to consider a range of ways of extending their degrees into research and professional pathways.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should have:
- an understanding of the basic approaches of the major theoretical traditions in Cinema and Cultural Studies as they relate to Australian film;
- developed the analytical skills and methodological confidence to produce small-scale studies of contemporary cinema and cultural practices;
- an appreciation of the analytical scope and theoretical importance of the study of contemporary cinema and culture; and
- a familiarity with the development and history of global Australian cinema.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Screen and Cultural Studies major within the Bachelor of Arts or the Screen and Cultrual Studies specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Bachelor of Arts students are required to completed the Level One requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
106-368 Contemporary Film and Cultural Theory
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major and completing the final year of the degree.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A project proposal, presented in tutorials throughout the semester and due in written form in week 6
| Week 6 | 30% |
Peer review responses (2 x 250 words each)
| Week 8 | 10% |
A final project
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sean Cubitt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 54 hours: comprising of a 1.5-hour lecture, a 1-hour tutorial and a 2-hour screening per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available.
- Subject notes
This capstone subject is compulsory and only available to students undertaking a major in Screen and Cultural Studies. It is not available in the minor or as breadth. It is expected that students will have completed all required level 1 and level 2 subjects before enrolling in the capstone.
Bachelor of Arts students should endeavour to take the capstone subject in their final semester of study after completion of 25 pts of 3rd year. See the Handbook Bachelor of Arts entry for each Discipline's requirements.
This subject is compulsory in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Screen and Cultural Studies).
Enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Screen and Cultural Studies) is required.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Screen and Cultural Studies - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022