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Languages of the Screen (FLTV30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Tyeli Hannah: hannah.t@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Languages of the Screen combines an advanced study of the relationship between director and actor with a detailed exploration of film language and form.
Students will learn a variety of performance direction techniques and apply these by working with professional actors in studio-based workshops. Students also make a series of short exercises, exploring ideas of form and screen language.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- direct performers using effective screen performance techniques and approaches;
- demonstrate an ability to effectively manage formal film concepts in the execution of short exercises;
- identify and describe performance techniques and approaches employed within the screen industry;
- develop an individual philosophy and process for directing performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- demonstrate appropriate leadership in group settings;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV20008 | Genre Screenwriting | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| FLTV20009 | Screen Practice 2B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLTV30032 | Screen Practice 3A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four 1-minute short video technique exercises (10% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Direction of a 3-minute scene
| During the assessment period | 50% |
5-minute presentation: critical appraisal of performance direction with individual philosophy
| During the assessment period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tyeli Hannah Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours, comprising six 8-hour workshop/tutorials Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Tyeli Hannah: hannah.t@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
Last updated: 31 January 2024