By closely studying a selected number of feature films, television series, digital technologies, short films and other screen media, this course aims to explore the nature of audiovisual representation, the complex interplay between genre and screen and the theoretical perspectives which underpin Screen Studies. We will approach a wide range of texts and theories to study screen genre, transmediality and Screen Studies theory. Students will develop strategies to understand the diversity of screen media forms and scrutinise the role and impact of screens in contemporary, transnational and transmedial contexts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate a strong appreciation of the role of genre in Screen Studies;
- analyse the relationship between screen texts and their corresponding theories;
- study and characterise different screen media forms and their contexts; and
- carry out close analysis of screen texts.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial presentation, 10 minutes (20) [LO 1,3,4]
- Essay, 2000 words (35) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Collaborative research project (35) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Class Participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 12 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials and 24 hours of film screenings; and
b) 82 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
All texts will be supplied on Wattle.Preliminary Reading
All texts will be supplied on Wattle.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3780 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
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Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6569 | 01 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 19 Jul 2024 | 30 Sep 2024 | In Person | N/A |
