304287 (v.2) Film and Television 515 - TV Drama - Series, Soaps and Sitcoms

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

304291 (v.2) Film and Television 521 - Screen Production Techniques or any previous version

Syllabus:

How the forms of television drama and entertainment have been adapted by or developed especially for the medium. Key aspects of the economic and cultural significance of program production and distribution using the drama production industry in Australia as a focus.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will understand - the history of television production, both internationally and in Australia, and the essential links between the technological, economic and cultural aspects of television production. Have a knowledge of the various genres of television programs and how they are produced and programed. Understand key issues which have impacted on television production and distribution historically, and those which are currently shaping the industry. Be able to make more informed decisions in relation to stylistic, technical and economic aspects of their own productions.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Cunningham, S, and Turner G. (Ed), (1997), The Media in Australia, 2nd ed, Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Cunningham, S. and Jacka, E. (1996), Australian Television and International Mediascapes, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, . Orlick, P. B. (1998), Electronic Media Criticism: Applied Perspective, USA, Focal Press. Tulloch, J (1990), Television Drama: Agency, Audience and Myth, London, Routledge.

Unit Texts:

Cunningham, S. and Miller, T. (1994), Contemporary Australian Television, Sydney, UNSW Press. Williams, R. (1990), Television: Technology and Cultural Form, 2nd Ed, London, Routledge.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written Assignment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y