FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film Studies
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code FILM 1005 Course Introduction to Film Studies Coordinating Unit School of Humanities Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ENGL 1105 Assessment Graded discussion boards, Essay, Take home exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Guillaume Vetu
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. demonstrate an understanding of key terms in film studies and apply key concepts
2. analyse a range of films
3. read and interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
4. write logical and coherent analytic arguments based on film analysis and appropriate research
5. use relevant technologies to complete assessments (e.g. for research)University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Provisional
Moonlight (Barry Jenkins 2016)
The Third Man (Carol Reed 1949)
Battleship Potemkin (Sergei Eisenstein 1925)
Breathless (Jean Luc Godard 1960)
Shadow of a Doubt (Alfred Hitchcock 1943)
Rear Window (Alfred Hitchcock 1954)
Psycho (Alfred Hitchcock 1960)
The Birds (Alfred Hitcock 1963)
Ghost in the Shell (Mamoru Oshii 1995)
Under the Skin (Jonathan Glazer 2013)
Children of Men (Alfonso Cuaron 2006)
Upstream Color (Shane Carruth, 2013)
Readings will be supplied through Barr Smith Library and MyUni.Online Learning
This course will make active use of MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures and tutorialsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 x 1-hour lecture per week 24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Week Lecture Tutorial Film 1 Introduction Introduction Moonlight
(Barry Jenkins 2016)2 Moonlight Moonlight The Third Man
(Carol Reed 1949)3 The Third Man
(Carol Reed 1949)The Third Man
(Carol Reed 1949)Battleship Potemkin
(Sergei Eisenstein 1925)4 Battleship Potemkin
(Sergei Eisenstein 1925)Battleship Potemkin
(Sergei Eisenstein 1925)Breathless
(Jean Luc Godard 1960)5 Breathless
(Jean Luc Godard 1960)Breathless
(Jean Luc Godard 1960)Shadow of a Doubt
(Alfred Hitchcock 1943)6 Shadow of a Doubt
(Alfred Hitchcock 1943)Shadow of a Doubt
(Alfred Hitchcock 1943)Rear Window
(Alfred Hitchcock 1954)7 Rear Window
(Alfred Hitchcock 1954)Rear Window
(Alfred Hitchcock 1954)Psycho
(Alfred Hitchcock 1960)8 Psycho
(Alfred Hitchcock 1960)Psycho
(Alfred Hitchcock 1960)Ghost in the Shell
(Mamoru Oshii 1995)9 Ghost in the Shell
(Mamoru Oshii 1995)Ghost in the Shell
(Mamoru Oshii 1995)Under the Skin
(Jonathan Glazer 2013)10 Under the Skin
(Jonathan Glazer 2013)Under the Skin
(Jonathan Glazer 2013)Children of Men
(Alfonso Cuaron 2006)11 Children of Men
(Alfonso Cuaron 2006)Children of Men
(Alfonso Cuaron 2006)
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment Summary
Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes Quiz Summative and formative 10% 1,2,3,4,5 Essay: auteur Summative and formative 45% 1,2,3,4,5 Essay: genre Summative 45% 1,2,3,4,5 Assessment Detail
Quiz: students will complete a quiz covering concepts and films from the early part of the course. This will provide formative and summative feedback by HECS census date and by the mid-point of the course.
Essay: auteur: students will complete an analytic, argumentative, reserach essay on films and concepts from the middle (auteur/director) module. Feedback will be formative and summative.
Essay: genre: students will complete an analytic, argumentative essay under take-home exam conditions on films and ocnepts from the last course module (genre). Feedback will be summative.Submission
Submission will be via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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