VSA1050

Contemporary Film Studies (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Con Verevis

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: By the completion of this subject students will be expected to have: 1. Acquired a sense of the scope of contemporary film studies. 2. Demonstrated an understanding of film form and various film genres. 3. Demonstrated an understanding of broad cultural and historical developments in film studies. 4. Developed skills in the analysis of film texts in relation to contemporary film theoretical debates. 5. Developed an ability to recognise and evaluate critical arguments.

Assessment: Essay (1200 words): 25% + Essay (2300 words): 50% + Visual test (1 hour): 25%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial and 1 x 2 hour screening) per week