FILM 3006 - Asian Film Studies

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

Asian Film Studies focuses on cinematic output from the Asian region, an increasing force in global media production. It develops understandings of the particular modes of popular screen media content emerging from Asia. The course identifies the growing body of film studies literature that focuses on Asia's changing engagement with the cinema. It draws on ideas of cultural and geographic proximity to illustrate the increasingly dynamic sphere of Pan-Asian collaboration in film production and distribution. The course also investigates Australian involvement in the Asian film industry through co-productions, shooting locations, funding agreements and as a post-production hub. Themes of localisation, nationalism and globalisation are explored within the context of popular and independent cinema. The course includes video production activities aimed toward a better understanding of the cinematic techniques and auteur styles found in Asian film.

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Course Details

Course Code	FILM 3006
Course	Asian Film Studies
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hour per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	MDIA 3313
Assumed Knowledge	At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
Assessment	Online Quizzes, Review Essay and Video, Creative Video Project and Exegesis, Participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Pugsley

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current trends in Asian film
2. identify various modes of cinematic production and distribution at the national and global levels
3. recognise how film industries operate within the political and cultural contexts of the region
4. to recognise and explain differences in local, regional and global responses to Asian film
5. acquire practical skills in different cinematic practices and techniques relevant to Asian film
6. have an understanding of how film projects national agendas and identities beyond state borders
7. identify and critically engage with a variety of content-based film and media theories and can confidently deploy selected methods of analysis

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.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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.	5,7
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	3,4,6
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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.	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

A pre-workshop viewing of a film (in the student's own time) and a 3-hour in-person, on-campus workshop each week

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

150 Hours

Learning Activities Summary

Students will complete online quizzes then work in groups in workshops to model practical experiences in subtitling, dubbing and recording/shooting audio and video in preparation for individual and group assessments. Materials from the course will inform the short essay and exigetical potions of assessments.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

3 x Online Quizzes: 15%
1 x Subtitling/Dubbing Video + 1000 word Review Essay: 30%
1 x Creative Video Project and 1500 word Exegesis: 45%
Workshop Engagement and Participation: 10%

Assessment Detail

First Assessment• Weekly online quiz (equiv. 1000 words) 15% Due: Weeks 4, 5 and 6.
Second Assessment• Subtitling/Dubbing plus 1000-word Review Essay 30%.
Third Assessment• Video Project and 1500-word Exegesis. 45%.

Submission

All submissions though MyUni as either online quizzes or as uploaded PDF and Video files.

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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