Issues in Film Styles and Aesthetics - MEFT3206

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 12 units of credit in Level 2 FILM or MEFT courses
 
 
Fee Band:   (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Examines elements of film style, form, and aesthetics through the study of particular film practices and genres. Explores the relationships between film history and film styles and addresses the relations between cultural and aesthetic histories and film practices. Develops advanced skills in film analysis and provides an understanding of some of the critical frameworks and methodologies used for examining questions of film style. Topics covered may include film performance, comedian comedy, film sound and music, and silent film.

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Comprehend the role of style aesthetics on film form and apply methods of film analysis to the study of individual films and film practices.

Assessment


  • Reading exercise - 20%
  • Short paper - 20%
  • Research essay - 50%
  • Participation - 10%