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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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Written Assignment 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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