Explorations in Contemporary Film Theory - MEFT3202

 
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 MEFTcourses
 
 
Equivalent: FILM3003
 
 
Excluded: FILM2013
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Engages with specific debates in contemporary film theory at an advanced level. Involves critical analysis of key texts, and the viewing of a wide range of relevant films. Possible topics include theories of film spectatorship; psychoanalysis and the study of cinema; feminist film theory; time, history and realism; film sound.
Note: Excluded FILM3003.

Learning Outcomes


By the end of this course students will be:
  • Able to understand a key area of theoretical debate and disciplinary knowledge Familiar with the level of critical analysis and research required to undertake honours in film studies Able to demonstrate skills in research planning and topic design appropriate for advanced film studies
  • Better skilled at researching, drafting and writing an academic essay
  • Better skilled in presenting the outcomes of their research directly to their peers.

Assessment


  • Class contributions and feedback provided to seminar presenters - 10%
  • Short essay (1,500 words) - 20%
  • Seminar presentation: classroom component - 10%
  • Seminar presentation: paper component (1,500 words) - 20%
  • Essay (2,500 words) - 40%