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Australian Cinema and Television - MEFT2201
Media, Film and Theatre

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: http://media.arts.unsw.edu.au//
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Equivalent: AUST2028, FILM2002
 
 
Excluded: GENT0803, SOCA1005
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Traces the emergence and significance of Australian screen cultures. Studies the development of the Australian film industry, including analysis of the economic, social and political factors and the myths which have shaped the industry. Studies the role of television in shaping the experience of modern Australia and its place in the world. Looks at a number of of non-mainstream forms of audio-visual production in Australia.
Note: Excluded FILM2002.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students should be able to:
  • Identify some of the historical, economic, social and cultural contexts of Australian cinema
  • Evaluate the place of Australian cinema in relation to Hollywood, regional, and other national cinemas.
  • Appreciate the diversity of Australian national cinema.

Assessment

  • Weekly Concept Logs (8 x 300 words each) 40%
  • Tutorial participation 10%
  • Course Essay or Research Report (2000 – 2500 words) 50%

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