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Languages of the Screen 2 (FLTV20007)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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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 |
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FLTV10005 | Languages of the Screen 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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
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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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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Scene Analysis - written
| 20% | |
Scene Prep & Breakdown - written
| 20% | |
Direction and performance Exercise 1-2 minute edited scene
| 30% | |
Directors Self-Assessment Statement - written
| 20% | |
Workshop/class Participation: Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicolette Freeman Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 60.5 Hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
Last updated: 3 November 2022