Australian Cinema and Television - ARTS2062

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 30 units of credit at Level 1
 
 
Equivalent: AUST2028, MEFT2201
 
 
Excluded: GENT0803, SOCA1005
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Subject Area: Film Studies
This course can also be studied in the following specialisations: Australian Studies; Media, Culture and Technology



This course traces the emergence and significance of Australian screen cultures. Studies the development of the Australian film industry, including analysis of the economic, social and political factors and the myths which have shaped the industry. Studies the role of television in shaping the experience of modern Australia and its place in the world. Looks at a number of of non-mainstream forms of audio-visual production in Australia.