PHIL 2048 - Philosophy of Film
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 2048 Course Philosophy of Film Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites At least 12 units of undergraduate study Assessment Discussion paper 1,000 words (20%), group activity 650 words (15%), essay 1,000 words (35%), exam 1,200 words (30%). Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Denise Gamble
Lectures and tutorials: Dr. Denise GambleCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Lecture-Seminar 2-4 Wednesday -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
· LO 1 Ability to engage critically with films and analytical theories of film and film experience especially in relation to moral experience
· LO 2 Understanding of the pervasive role of films in contemporary society and the bases and moral implications of it
· LO 3 Capacity to think rigorously about identified issues in morality and art in relation to film
· LO 4 Ability to prepare and deliver coherently and logically argued written material
· LO 5 Ability to critically evaluate their own and others’ written materials
· LO 6 Ability to engage productively and respectfully with their peers
· LO 7 Ability to confidently, critically, and knowledgeably engage with philosophical writing on film and with unfamiliar films in futureUniversity 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3, 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 5, Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5, A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5, 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 7, A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 2, -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
1. Aesthetics and Film. Katherine Thomson-Jones. New York: Continuum Publishing. 2008
2. Articles or book chapters posted as PDFs on MyUni.
3 Required film list at BSL Reserve & Multi-media section of library and available on MyUni.
Recommended Resources
David Bordwell & Noël Carroll (eds.) (1996) Post-theory. Restructuring film studies. Univ. of Wisconsin Press.
Noël Carroll (1998) A philosophy of mass art. Clarendon Press Oxford.
Paisley Livingston & Carl Plantinga. (2009) The Routledge Companion to philosophy and film. London & New York: Routledge
Websites http://www.film-philosophy.com/index.php/f-p http://cinetext.philo.at/ http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/phillips-film http://www.filmphilosophy.com/ http://www.blogcatalog.com/topic/Philosophy+of+Film/Online Learning
Online/e-Experience:
Lecture recordings
Film viewing
MyUni assignment upload and return
Readings links
Grading rubrics
Lecture slides
Tutorial questions
Email
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The 2-hour timeslot will be used flexibly. Topics will be introduced by means of PowerPoint lecture slides. Opportunity for collaborative small group student activity will be included in each session. The construction and maintenance of Wikis will be undertaken at group level. Some sessions will include periods of film viewing.
Students are expected to prepare for separate tutorials by reading the material set for the topic each week.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour lecture-seminar per week (x 12)
24hours
1 x 3 hours reading per week (x 12)
36 hours
1 x 3 hours research per week (x 12)
36 hours
1 x 3 hours tutorial assignment preparation each week (x 12)
36 hours
Total = 144Learning Activities Summary
Part 1: Aesthetic experience
The medium – formative and realist tendencies
Formativist tendencies
Realist tendencies – poetic realism
Documentary. Cinéma Véritaté
British social realism
Italian neo-realism
Iranian neo-realism
Part 2: Engaging with film
Film and the emotions
Empathy, realism, and character identification
Bordwell on the emotional pre-structuring of film
Moral education through film experience: realism vs anti-realism
Narrative desires and morality
Morality and horror film
Small Group Discovery Experience
Wikis will be developed for assessment during course where students will work collaboratively in groups of 2 or 3 on a set topic. -
Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task 1 – Discussion paper
Analyse and critically evaluate item selected by course convenor (a journal article)
Summative and criterion based 20%
Assessment Task 2 –Wikis
Group activity of creating and maintaining a Wiki: to select a film representative of film realism, identify the film’s moral themes or problems, identify and evaluate cinematic methods relevant to communication of the identified themes.
Summative, Formative, Collaborative 15%
Assessment Task 3 - Essay
Write an essay on a topic set by course convenor.
[That will evaluate and apply critical analyses and produce a coherently argued, logical and well substantiated piece of written work]
Summative and criterion based 35%
Assessment Task 4 –Exam
Final closed-book written examination
Summative and criterion based 30%
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance and prepared participation at a weekly tutorial.
Attendance at lecture-seminar each week.
Group activity in relation to Wiki.
Some film viewing.
Attempt on all assessment items to complete course.Assessment Detail
Discussion paper of 1000 words
Critical analysis of an argument in an article chosen from several provided.
Essay
1800 word essay chosen from a list of topics to be provided
Group Activity
Participate as member of a group in composing and using Wikis (650 words per student)
Two-Hour Closed-book Examination
Write two essay-type answers chosen from a set of six questions that address key components of the course. Questions will fall into two parts: Part A and Part B. There will be three questions in each part. Choose one question from each part. (About 600 words per answer)Submission
All written work apart from that in the examination will be uploaded electronically into Assignments on MyUni. Submitted work will be marked electronically and returned electronically via Assignments on MyUni.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.
The Grading Basis used for this course is: MS6
Details of the grades/results available in this Grading Basis can be obtained from: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/dvca/grading/
Grade Descriptors are available (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/701/) which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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