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Contemporary Film Theory (SCRN40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will examine the history, uses and value of contemporary film theory from the post-1968 period to the present. Students will learn to critically evaluate a diverse range of film theories and methodologies, investigating their application and significance. Students will also learn to apply these theories through close investigation and analysis of selected films. The theories examined will be selected from the following: semiotics, post-structuralism, feminist film theory, surrealist theory, psychoanalysis, postmodernism, phenomenology, audience reception studies, and film materialist approaches. Students will also be trained in disciplinary skills, such as close textual analysis, research, literature reviews and the presentations of papers.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will be able to:
- have a comprehensive understanding of key film theoretical models of the post-60s;
- apply various theories to an analysis of the cinema; and
- critically evaluate the significance of film theory for film interpretation.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;
- develop research and writing skills;
- be able to account for the relationship between the film industry and film form;
- possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively; and
- have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A tutorial paper
| During the teaching period | 40% |
An essay or web site
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% (or 10 out of 12) classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 10% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Janice Loreck Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total 56 hours: 2 hour seminar and 2.5 hour screening per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The reading list for this subject can be accessed via Canvas.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Screen Studies Specialisation (formal) Screen Studies Specialisation (formal) Screen and Cultural Studies Specialisation (formal) Screen and Cultural Studies Informal specialisation 200 points Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Gender Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Screen Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Social Theory - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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