COMM 2020 Introduction to Film Studies
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 100964
Coordinator Alex Ling Opens in new window
Description The subject will introduce students to the key theoretical strands of film studies and key concepts in the analysis of film. The subject will explore techniques of narrative, performance, genre, realism and spectatorship, as well as introducing methods to analyse the use of editing, cinematography and sound. A case study of a key historical film movement or genre will introduce students to the study of cinema in its cultural contexts. The subject will also address the transformations in screen cultures as a result of digital technologies and new media.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Audio Visual Studies
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Restrictions
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in currently enrolled program.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | 1,200 words | 35 | N | Individual |
| Quiz | 30 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1,600 words | 45 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
Set readings for each week will be available on vUWS. There is no printed subject reader for this subject.
Teaching Periods