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Screen Language 1B (FLTV70019)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 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 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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Screen Language 1B follows from Screen Language 1A by covering major aspects of direction onto a film set depending on the strand of study. This subject puts into practical terms the discussion and analysis of film directing styles and approaches that was studied in screen language 1A. This subject is delivered as an intensive workshop depending on the strand of study.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- develop an awareness of performance techniques for the screen;
- verbally communicate precise directorial intentions to performers;
- develop skills to direct actors;
- demonstrate an awareness of screen grammar;
- critically analyse and discuss the mise-en-scene construction of scenes for the screen;
- critically and constructively review their own and peers’ screen direction work.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• plan and organise work and solve problems;
• lead a team and work collaboratively;
• apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems;
• develop positive self-critical and peer review skills;
• begin to develop a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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FLTV70016 | Screen Language 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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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Critical Film Report: Students must attend a minimum of three first release film screenings (including film festivals) and write a critical review of no less than 300 words on each film.
| 20% | |
Directing Intensive Workshop | 20% | |
Critical self-assessment paper detailing and discussing their working methodology. In the form of an oral presentation and written document
| 40% | |
Class/Tutorials Participation: Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss and give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. Attendance is compulsory. | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all assessment items in order to be eligible for a pass in this subject. Students must attend 80% of workshops, classes and lectures in order to be eligible for assessment. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Shannon Owen, Steve Thomas, and Siobhan Jackson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 80 Total time commitment 120 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
120 Hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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 Master of Film and Television - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022