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Aspects of Film History - MEFT3201
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: 12 units of credit in Level 2 FILM or MEFT courses
 
 
Equivalent: FILM2000, FILM3002
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to the early history of film and its social and cultural impacts; considers key theoretical issues in the examination of film histories, and perspectives, traditions and methods in the historiography of film. Through case studies and analysis of key texts and films, highlights the role of film in modernity and its transformations, and introduces students to the use of a wide range of archival and research materials used in the documentation of film history.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of film as a cultural product in historical context
  • Be familiar with different approaches to early and “classical” film forms and genres
  • Have a working knowledge of relevant archival and on-line sources used in the study of film history
  • Identify and be familiar with film styles, techniques and technologies in their historical development.

Assessment

  • Short Paper (1500 words) – 20%
  • Report based on student’s research – 40%
  • Essay – 40%

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