Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 304279 (v.2) Film and Television 511 - History of Screen Language or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Investigation of creative and technical devices used by some of the world's most significant film makers to impart unique style and feeling to their works and how to adapt and apply them to that own work. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the manner in which film-makers may use the elements of film structure to reflect their personal style. An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the key positionsin a film production crew. The ability to recognise the key elements of a screenplay and develop a scene breakdown and shooting plan to cover the action and establish. Revealed or highlighted aspects of the meaning of the written text. Worked at a level consistent with graduate study. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Caputo. and Burton. (1998), Second Take: Australian Film-Makers Talk. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Kagan, J. (2000), Directors Close Up. Oxford, Focal Press. Stam, R. (2000), Film Theory: An Introduction. London, Blackwell Publishers. Stam, R. and Miller, T. (ed) (2000), Film and Theory: An Anthology. London, Blackwell Publishers. Thompson, D. & Bordwell, K. (1999), Film History: An Introduction. New York, McGraw-Hill. Stam, Robert. (2000) Film Theory: An Introduction; Blackwell Publishers Stam, Robert and Miller, T. (ed) (2000) Film and Theory: An Anthology; Blackwell Publishers Kagan, Jeremy (2000) Directors Close Up, Focal Press |
Unit Texts: | Bordwell, K. and Thompson, D. (1996), Film art: an introduction. (fifth edition). New York, McGraw-Hill. Kolker, R. (1999), Film, Form and Culture. New York, McGraw-Hill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Written Assignments 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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