ATS4280 · Contemporary film theory and criticism

Overview

This is primarily a reading unit that will consider aspects of film theory since 1975. A major portion of the unit will be devoted to the debates around modernism and post-modernism as they relate to film studies. Other areas of investigation include: textual analysis, feminist film theory, historical poetics, historical reception studies, queer film theory, and the impact of the cultural studies and Cinema books of Gilles Deleuze. Film texts for exploration will include those from Australian, American, European and Asian cinemas.

Areas of study: Film and screen studies

Offerings

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Assessment

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Within semester assessment: 100%

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Requisites

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Learning outcomes

1. Identify and summarise a number of critical positions in contemporary film theory.
2. Critically assess the limitations of these positions so as to begin to establish new domains of inquiry.
3. Identify and defend their own critical positions within the field of film studies.
4. Relate these positions to the examination of films and film related material.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies and the requirements of research papers.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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