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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Film and Cinema Studies

  • Unit Code

    FAV1111

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    3

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

From classic and cult favourites to contemporary works, this unit examines innovative use of form and style in the history of film and cinema.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM2112, FAV1211

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify key movements in cinema.
  2. Describe key theoretical frameworks in filmic analysis.
  3. Discuss aesthetic possibilities in film and cinema.
  4. Apply techniques in film analysis.

Unit Content

  1. An overview of the history of film and cinema.
  2. Exploration and analysis of key cinematic movements.
  3. Explanation and examination of major theoretical approaches developed in Film Study.
  4. Film essay writing.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Tutorials. Screenings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalTutorial Report40%
EssayCritical Essay60%

Text References

  • ^ Corrigan, T., & Patricia, W. (2012). The film experience: An introduction. (3nd ed.). Boston, MA; New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martins.
  • Bazin, A. (1971). What is cinema? Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
  • Bordwell, D., & Thompson, K. (2012). Film art: An introduction. (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
  • Giannetti, L. (2007). Understanding movies. (11th ed.). New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
  • Hayward, S. (2012). Key concepts in cinema studies. (4th ed.). London, United Kingdom: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
  • Nelmes, J. (Ed.). (2011). An introduction to film studies. (5th ed.). London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Phillips, W. (2009). Film: An introduction. (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Film and Cinema Studies

  • Unit Code

    FAV1111

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    3

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

From classic and cult favourites to contemporary works, this unit examines innovative use of form and style in the history of film and cinema.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CMM2112, FAV1211

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Identify key movements in cinema.
  2. Describe key theoretical frameworks in filmic analysis.
  3. Discuss aesthetic possibilities in film and cinema.
  4. Apply techniques in film analysis.

Unit Content

  1. An overview of the history of film and cinema.
  2. Exploration and analysis of key cinematic movements.
  3. Explanation and examination of major theoretical approaches developed in Film Study.
  4. Film essay writing.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Tutorials. Screenings.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalTutorial Report40%
EssayCritical Essay60%

Text References

  • ^ Corrigan, T., & Patricia, W. (2012). The film experience: An introduction. (3nd ed.). Boston, MA; New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martins.
  • Bazin, A. (1971). What is cinema? Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
  • Bordwell, D., & Thompson, K. (2012). Film art: An introduction. (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
  • Giannetti, L. (2007). Understanding movies. (11th ed.). New York, NY: Prentice Hall.
  • Hayward, S. (2012). Key concepts in cinema studies. (4th ed.). London, United Kingdom: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
  • Nelmes, J. (Ed.). (2011). An introduction to film studies. (5th ed.). London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Phillips, W. (2009). Film: An introduction. (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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