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ENGL 1105 - Introduction to Film Studies

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019

Film Studies provides an introduction to the analysis of narrative films. The course explores a range of aspects of film, including origins, techniques, industry, genre, narrative, and audience.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENGL 1105
    Course Introduction to Film Studies
    Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Assessment Knowledge task (10%), Analysis task (30%), Sources and writing task (60%)
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Joy McEntee

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of key terms and concepts in film studies

    2. Analyse a range of significant films in relation to key questions in film studies

    3. Read and interpret criticism and apply it within an academic argument and/or engage in critical argument

    4. Locate and access primary and secondary sources relevant to the area of study

    5. Write logical and coherent arguments in essays, or create appropriate documents in other genres, based on evidence

    6. Use contemporary technologies relevant to the completion of assessment tasks





    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)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,5
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    2,3,5,6
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Provisional. 

    In Bruges 
    The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
    The Third Man
    Rear Window
    Chicago
    Breathless
    China Town

    Thelma and Louise
    Hunt for the Wilderpeople
    Moonlight

    Note that all films will be screened in the workshops. 

    Students will be expected to purchase a course reader from Image and Copy Centre, and other readings will be made available through MyUni and DRMC.

    Recommended Resources
    Richard Barsam. Looking at Movies.
    Timothy Corrigan. A Short Guide to Writing about Film
    Timothy Corrigan and Patricia White. The Film Experience
    Susan Hayward. Cinema Studies: the Key Concepts.

    Online Learning
    This course will use MyUni, Echo360 and other resources to be announced.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

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

    156 hours per semester
    Learning Activities Summary
    Classes will comprise a mixture of screenings, mini-lectures, small group activities and writing workshops. 
  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Item Summative/formative weighting words course learning outcome
    Participation in Echo 360 activities  Formative and summative 10%  500 words equivalent 1,6
    Key concepts quiz Summative 10% 500 words equivalent 1,6
    Image analysis Formative and summative 35% 1000 words 1,2,3,4,5,6,
    Essay or equivalent (e.g. reflective journal or eportfolio) Formative and summative 45% 2000 words 1,2,3,4,5,6
    Assessment Detail
    1. Participation in Echo 360 activities Formative and summative 10% 500 words equivalent. Ongoing throughout the semester. Completing Echo360 activities will help students complete other assessments successfully. 
    2. Key concepts quiz Summative 10% 500 words equivalent. Timing to give students an indication of where they are placed by the HECS census date. 
    3. Image analysis Formative and summative. Students will perform an analysis of an image from a film on the course and write it up as a formal essay. 35% 1000 words
    4. Essay or equivalent (e.g. reflective journal or eportfolio). Formative and summative 45% 2000 words. Students will use research to respond to one of the films on the course in a format to be negotiated individually. 
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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 .

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