mss3sci screen culture
SCREEN CULTURE: LAND, SEX, COLLECTIVE IDENTITIES
MSS3SCI
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will critically consider the thematic use of landscape, sexualities and collective identities in popular film and long-form screen narratives. The literary origins of these texts will also be explored. Each of these themes will be looked at separately and as inter-related components of culturally specific storytelling with global impact. We will explore past and present screen representations (and manipulations) of the dominant identities we share and also those we later abandon, whether we consider them to be generationally adopted or culturally enduring aspects of nationhood. Workshops and assignments focus on the development of research, writing, critical thinking and discussion. Emphasis is placed on active participation and constructive analysis of prescribed screen and literary texts.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFelicity Collins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year and 30 credit points of second-year level subjects in Screen Arts. Students in the department of English and Creative Arts and GSDS without these prerequisites can seek permission from the coordinator to take the subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop the ability to express complex ideas in a public forum
- Activities:
- Assessment task 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate effective learning communication in writing, speech and screen media
- Activities:
- All assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop the ability to perform critical analysis and synthesis
- Activities:
- All assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop time management skills
- Activities:
- All assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFelicity Collins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"consider clashes with screen arts cores"
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"consider clashes with screen arts cores"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Literature review (700 words) | Preliminary skills to acquired here for assignments 2 and 3 | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Assessment Task 2: Group Presentation (1,300) words | Group Presentation on distributed topics | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Assessment task 3: Essay (2,000 words thesis proposal) | This mock proposal can be for an intended 100% research based or creative honours thesis. Students will be taken through the required components of each option. | 45 | 02, 03, 04 |