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COMM383 Film Genre

Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2010
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12 cp
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMM283 or COMM483
Notes

offered in odd numbered years
Combined Units COMM483 - Film Genre
Coordinator(s) Neil Rattigan (nrattiga@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces the concepts and methodologies of genre criticism as an established approach to the study of cinema and films. Based in the practices of Hollywood film production and critical and audience reception, genre criticism uses the concepts of formula, convention, representation and interpretative audiences to explore and elucidate the historical, social, intellectual and cultural aspects of American cinema in particular, and also international cinemas. All students are expected to be able to express themselves in writing in fluent and correct English.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Science Fiction Cinema
ISBN: 9781903364031
King, G. and Krzywinska, T., Wallflower Press 2001
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
A Short Guide to Writing About Film
ISBN: 9780321412287
Corrigan, T., Pearson 6th ed. 2007
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Essay 40% Off Campus 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-6, 8
Assignment 1: Essay 40% On Campus 1500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Assignment 2: Essay 40% On Campus 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8
Assignment 2: Essay 60% Off Campus 2000-2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-8
Tutorial Presentation 20% On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. appreciate the significance of genre as a cinematic and aesthetic practice;
  2. understand the main methodologies of film genre criticism and apply them to works in a particular genre;
  3. recognise the context, structure and functioning of film industries in which film genres develop;
  4. identify general connections between genre films and the historical and social circumstances under which they are produced and circulated.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will gain an understanding of genre films and the historical and social circumstances under which they are produced. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be able to communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the global context of film genre. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be able to acquire, organise and present information using technology. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will identify critical issues in film genre. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others. 		True True True
   

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