ANY3170

Visualising Cultures: Film and Ethnography (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Brett Hough

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students in this subject can expect to become familiar with a range of ethnographic films; further their understanding of issues involved in the politics of representation; situate ethnographic film in relation to both a written tradition of ethnography and other filmed products; develop their capacity to apply theories 'visually' as well as 'textually'; improve written and oral skills in presenting, discussing and evaluating ideas and issues in anthropology by studying particular films in some detail. Students taking the unit at Third Year level will be expected in the essay to research and critically assess the work of a film-maker not covered in the set program.

Assessment: Tutorial participation: 10% + Three film reviews (500 words each): 30% + One critical essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1 hour): 20%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (2 x film screening + l hour lecture +1 tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: Appropriate first-year ANY sequence or by permission

Prohibitions: COS2170 & ANY2170