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FNA2903

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational UnitDepartment of Fine Art
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2015 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Michael Vale

Synopsis

Art & Design in film is an elective unit involving close visual analysis of selected feature films. While embracing theoretical concerns the primary emphasis is on the visual component of the film and the unit is therefore particularly suited to Art Design and Architecture students.
The unit will involve a close analysis of films by exploring certain themes and visual strategies. This will be done in the context of cinema history and theory. Students will also be set creative tasks culminating in the production of a short moving image work or a cinema-informed artwork.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. be able to apply aspects of film language to enable them to work more effectively within their major art and design discipline
  2. have developed their ability to critically discuss theoretical and technical issues related to the expression and communication of design ideas through the medium of film
  3. have gained a sound knowledge of film culture and process
  4. have gained a basic knowledge of recent critical theory related to film culture
  5. have developed an understanding of film narrative and be capable of analysing their conceptual technical features.

Assessment

Three assigned written/visual projects totaling 100%

Workload requirements

4 hour lecture + 8 hours private research per week
OR
3 week intensive program (144 hours total study)

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Michael Vale

Prerequisites

Admission to a degree program of the Faculty of Art & Design. Non Art & Design students require prior permission from an Art & Design course coordinator to enrol in this unit.

Prohibitions

VCO2901, VCO2903