Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
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
Screen Studies 1
Unit Code
SCR5120
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
1
Credit Points
20
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit explores the production, exhibition and reception of contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian context. Students examine creative and innovative approaches in recent screen production work, and investigate how constructions of 'Australianness' have been successfully marketed to both local and international audiences.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse and interpret screen production texts using a range of theoretical perspectives.
- Analyse the position of Australian film and television production in a global context and apply knowledge appropriately to creative projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical evolution and trends in Australian screen production funding models, distribution and reception.
- Identify the contribution and assess the impact of indigenous screen production to national cultural output.
- Interpret, communicate, reflect on and discuss constructions of "Australianness" in contemporary screen production.
- Use critical and reflective thinking skills to generate and design creative proposals that take account of Australian market conditions.
Unit Content
- Case studies in factual and non-factual programming.
- Contemporary trends in Australian screen production.
- Historical overview of the evolution of the Australian film, television and new media industries.
- Indigenous screen production.
- Mediation and national identity.
- The production, distribution and audience nexus.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Seminars.
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 CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Journal | Tutorial report | 40% |
Assignment | Project or critical essay | 60% |
Text References
- Ang, I., Hawkins, G., & Dabboussy, L. (2008). The SBS story: The challenge of cultural diversity. Sydney, Australia: UNSW Press.
- Elder, C. (2008). Being Australian: Narratives of national identity. Sydney, Australia: Allen and Unwin.
- Turner, G., & Cunningham, S. (Eds.). (2000). The Australian TV book. St Leonards, Australia: Allen and Unwin.
- O' Regan, T. (1996). Australian national cinema. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
- Rayner, J. (2001). Contemporary Australian cinema: An introduction. London, United Kingdom: Manchester University Press.
- Horgan, B. (2006). Radio with pictures: 50 years of Australian television. Sydney, Australia: Lothian Books.
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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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: Communications and Arts
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
Screen Studies 1
Unit Code
SCR5120
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
1
Credit Points
20
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit explores the production, exhibition and reception of contemporary film, television and new media in an Australian context. Students examine creative and innovative approaches in recent screen production work, and investigate how constructions of 'Australianness' have been successfully marketed to both local and international audiences.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse and interpret screen production texts using a range of theoretical perspectives.
- Analyse the position of Australian film and television production in a global context and apply knowledge appropriately to creative projects.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical evolution and trends in Australian screen production funding models, distribution and reception.
- Identify the contribution and assess the impact of indigenous screen production to national cultural output.
- Interpret, communicate, reflect on and discuss constructions of "Australianness" in contemporary screen production.
- Use critical and reflective thinking skills to generate and design creative proposals that take account of Australian market conditions.
Unit Content
- Case studies in factual and non-factual programming.
- Contemporary trends in Australian screen production.
- Historical overview of the evolution of the Australian film, television and new media industries.
- Indigenous screen production.
- Mediation and national identity.
- The production, distribution and audience nexus.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures. Seminars.
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 CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Journal | Tutorial report | 40% |
Assignment | Project or critical essay | 60% |
Text References
- Ang, I., Hawkins, G., & Dabboussy, L. (2008). The SBS story: The challenge of cultural diversity. Sydney, Australia: UNSW Press.
- Elder, C. (2008). Being Australian: Narratives of national identity. Sydney, Australia: Allen and Unwin.
- Turner, G., & Cunningham, S. (Eds.). (2000). The Australian TV book. St Leonards, Australia: Allen and Unwin.
- O' Regan, T. (1996). Australian national cinema. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
- Rayner, J. (2001). Contemporary Australian cinema: An introduction. London, United Kingdom: Manchester University Press.
- Horgan, B. (2006). Radio with pictures: 50 years of Australian television. Sydney, Australia: Lothian Books.
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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