Introduction to Film and Television

Undergraduate

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1009
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Course ID
201171
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Caroline Legoe-Man
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will introduce students to core film and television history, theoretical concepts, production roles and practical skills that will allow them to develop their capacities as filmmakers. They will explore the key industry roles needed to create a professional quality film, including directing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, producing, and production design. Through this course, students will apply their skills and knowledge as they work in teams to produce short fiction films.

  • Strategies Of Film And Television
  • Historical And Contemporary Contexts
  • Towards Short Film Production

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the historic and contemporary strategies of film and television production
  • Apply basic camera, sound and editing techniques that adhere to professional practice standards
  • Implement all stages of the video production cycle from concept to screen that adhere to professional practice standards

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed INFT 1015 Hollywood Film and Television at the University of South Australia

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27289
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 10:10am - 1pm Magill Building C, C1-41
7 May - 28 May Friday 10:10am - 1pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 27290
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 27291
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 1:40pm - 4:30pm Magill Building C, C1-41
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 1:40pm - 4:30pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 27292
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 27293
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building C, C1-41
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 27294
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
3 May - 24 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 33861
Section
Section LEC
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 178
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,
Notes:
Prerecorded Lecture

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