Film theory and criticism: part I
Constantine Verevis
12 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
Objectives By the completion of this subject students should demonstrate an understanding of the meanings and resonances of discourse theory as it applies to film; engage with the debates surrounding the discourses of postmodernism and poststructuralism as they apply to film; demonstrate an ability to critically engage with written and filmic texts in a clear and confident manner in both written and oral presentation.
Synopsis This seminar subject is primarily a reading course that will consider aspects of contemporary film theory. For a major portion of the course students will be required to engage with arguments around notions of post-modernism in the works of Baudrillard, Lyotard and Jameson. A major portion of the course will be devoted to Deleuze's philosophy of the image. Other areas of debate including narratology and discourse theory will be considered as they pertain to film and television. Film texts for exploration will include Australian, American, European and Asian cinemas.
Assessment First essay (2500 words): 25%
* Second essay (3000
words): 35%
* Long essay (3500 words): 40%
Preliminary reading
Stam R and others New vocabularies in film semiotics: Structuralism, post-structuralism and beyond Routledge, 1993
Prescribed texts
Baudrillard J The evil demon of images Power Publications, 1988
Foster H (ed.) Post-modern culture London Press, 1987
MacDonell D Theories of discourse: An introduction Blackwell, 1986
Shaviro S The cinematic body U Minnesota P, 1993
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