EPHUMA160
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the various thematic issues presented through film; specifically examining historical, political and cultural studies. The course will provide a basic understanding of various techniques available to filmmakers to create cinematic representations. It will also consider the influence and relevance of film in creating cultural understanding.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate academic writing, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
2. Recall, describe, and explain the language and terminology of film studies.
3. Describe and explain basic cinematic techniques.
4. Analyse and illustrate the transmission of meaning through film.
5. Analyse and discuss how social/cultural issues are represented through film.
Content
- Historical films: realism, speculative
- Political films: documentary, satire
- Cultural films: understanding, clashes
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Blog + Discussion
Presentation: Presentation
Essay: Essay
In Term Test: Take home exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPHUMA160 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 305.9 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.