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

    Scriptwriting and Filmosophy
  • Unit Code

    FAV3120
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit takes the contemporary perspective of filmosophy as the method and means in which to theoretically interpret and critically evaluate film texts. It will provide creative inspiration for scriptwriters and theorists to address the philosophical questions of life.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from FAV1111 and FAV2203

Equivalent Rule

Replaces FAV3116

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically understand the relationship between philosophy and creative intention.
  2. Critically evaluate various philosophical approaches.
  3. Develop a capacity for conception, conceptualisation and theoretical synthesis.
  4. Apply an experimental/imaginative approach to scriptwriting as creative practice.
  5. Implement advanced research skills that are theoretically informed.

Unit Content

  1. The study of film as philosophy (filmosophy).
  2. Case studies of key innovative and subversive texts.
  3. Alternative scriptwriting techniques.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, screenings and tutorials.

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
AssignmentScript research and concept *40%
Creative WorkScript and exegesis *60%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • Frampton, D. (2006). Filmosophy. London, United Kingdom: Wallflower Press.

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

    Scriptwriting and Filmosophy
  • Unit Code

    FAV3120
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit takes the contemporary perspective of filmosophy as the method and means in which to theoretically interpret and critically evaluate film texts. It will provide creative inspiration for scriptwriters and theorists to address the philosophical questions of life.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from FAV1111 and FAV2203

Equivalent Rule

Replaces FAV3116

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically understand the relationship between philosophy and creative intention.
  2. Critically evaluate various philosophical approaches.
  3. Develop a capacity for conception, conceptualisation and theoretical synthesis.
  4. Apply an experimental/imaginative approach to scriptwriting as creative practice.
  5. Implement advanced research skills that are theoretically informed.

Unit Content

  1. The study of film as philosophy (filmosophy).
  2. Case studies of key innovative and subversive texts.
  3. Alternative scriptwriting techniques.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, screenings and tutorials.

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
AssignmentScript research and concept *40%
Creative WorkScript and exegesis *60%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • Frampton, D. (2006). Filmosophy. London, United Kingdom: Wallflower Press.

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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