ENGL 1105 - Introduction to Film Studies
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020
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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 Course Planner.
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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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Provisional.
Films:
In Bruges
The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
The Third Man
Psycho
Breathless
China Town
Thelma and Louise
Night Moves
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Moonlight
Note that all films will be screened and DVDs will be available from Barr Smith Library High Use Collection.
Text
Corrigan, Timothy and Patricia White. The Film Experience: an Introduction. 5th Edition + LaunchPad (AUS Pack).
Recommended Resources
Richard Barsam. Looking at Movies.
Susan Hayward. Cinema Studies: the Key Concepts.
Sikov, Ed. Film Studies: an Introduction.
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 semesterLearning 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:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Item Summative/formative weighting words course learning outcome 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 ) Formative and summative 45% 2000 words 1,2,3,4,5,6 Final quiz Summative 10% 500 words equivalent 1,2,3,4,6
Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
The following blanket extensions have been applied:
The Key Concepts quiz is now due on 3 April
The Image Analysis is now due on 14 AprilAssessment Detail
- 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.
- Key concepts quiz Summative 10% 500 words equivalent. Timing to give students an indication of where they are placed by the HECS census date.
- 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
- 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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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