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Languages of the Screen 3 (FLTV30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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 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. Additional classes introduce students to techniques of preparing and communicating critical feedback of screenwriting students’ work.
Intended learning outcomes
- direct performers using effective performance techniques and styles for the screen;
- display a broad range of communication methods in reference to direction to performers;
- critically and constructively review their own work with a growing understanding of cinematic form and its storytelling potential;
- critically and constructively review peers' work and provide considered feedback from a collaborators perspective.
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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV30012 | Screen Practice 3 | Year Long (On Campus - Southbank) |
50 |
FLTV30011 | Screen Culture and Aesthetics 3 | Semester 1 (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
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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Performance Presentation scene (equivalent 2000 words)
| Mid semester | 50% |
Oral Critical appraisal of performance direction (equivalent of 1000 words)
| Week 10 | 25% |
Screenplay Feedback Assignment
| Week 5 | 25% |
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. 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 semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Adrian Holmes Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 63 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
N/A
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
Last updated: 3 November 2022