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This major allows students to combine theory and practice in studying film, cinema, television and new media. Units are offered in video production, film theory and scriptwriting and students have the opportunity to specialise in these areas. The major provides opportunities for developing creative expression, vocational skills within the film and video industries, and critical understanding and appreciation of these media. It trains students to think critically, to work collaboratively, to use new technologies, and to develop a portfolio of their own work.
This unit set 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. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Film Director, Film Editor, Film Producer, Film Critic, Television Producer, Cinematographer, Scriptwriter, Media Teacher, Media Support Officer
Students are required to complete at least 2 units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FAV1111 ^ | Film and Cinema Studies | 15 |
| SCR2116 ^ | Australian Screen Studies | 15 |
| CMM2107 ^ * | Documentary, Film and Television | 15 |
| FAV3116 ^ | Animation and Filmosophy | 15 |
| FAV3205 ^ | Screen Evolution | 15 |
| Plus up to 6 units from: | ||
| FAV1101 ^ | Introduction to Digital Video | 15 |
| FAV2101 ^ | Introduction to Video Production | 15 |
| FAV2201 ^ | Video Production: Drama and Documentary | 15 |
| FAV3301 ^ | Advanced Video Production 1 | 15 |
| FAV3401 ^ | Advanced Video Production 2 | 15 |
| FAV2102 ^ | Scriptwriting: Short Films | 15 |
| FAV2203 ^ | Scriptwriting: Television Drama | 15 |
| FAV3204 ^ | Scriptwriting: Adaptation, Editing and Commissioned Content | 15 |
| FAV3206 ^ | Scriptwriting: Feature Films | 15 |
Students wishing to undertake extended study in Film and Video may complete a minor in Scriptwriting and/or select electives from the following units, as per their course requirements:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PAM1013 | Theatre Workshop 1 | 15 |
| PAM2103 | Theory of Directing | 15 |
| PAM3104 | Stage Combat | 15 |
| PAM3219 | Acting for Camera | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BRO2025 | Broadcasting Skills | 15 |
| BRO2026 | Finding Context in Reportage | 15 |
| POL2127 | Australian Government | 15 |
| HIS3101 | Human Rights: Struggles for Global Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO1105 | Photo Work | 15 |
| IMM1121 | Digital Photomedia | 15 |
| PHO2103 | Studio Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAN1100 | Management I | 15 |
| JOU2103 | Media Law and Ethics | 15 |
| PAM2016 | Arts Management | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO2221 | Advanced Digital Photomedia | 15 |
| GDT2102 | 3D Visualisation | 15 |
| IMM3205 | 3D Animation | 15 |
| FAV3231 | Digital Video 2 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MTQ1110 | Desktop Music Production | 15 |
| MTQ1118 | Digital Audio and Sampling Techniques | 15 |
| MTQ2112 | Sound Mixing | 15 |
| MTQ3114 | Music for Film and Video | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PAM1002 | Technical Theatre 1 | 15 |
| FAS1101 | Materials and the Body | 15 |
| VIS1303 | Introduction to Drawing | 15 |
| TDD2102 | 3D Design Practices: Materiality | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CMM2124 | Media and Nation | 15 |
| MST2150 | Media in Asia | 15 |
| CMM3129 | Contemporary Issues in Culture | 15 |
| MST3151 | Media and Identity | 15 |
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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.
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