FTV10006 · Swinburne University of Technology
Genre and the Moving Image
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Games and Animation
What it covers
This unit aims to encourage independent learning and research through the examination of texts drawn from film, television and new media forms. The unit emphasises individual development and the use of peer collaboration to identify and articulate the key concepts and critical debates relevant to a study of genre. Students will confront and engage with critical positions on genre covering film, television and online screen media and articulate these debates through research and analysis.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Article Analysis | Individual | 10% |
| Genre Scene Study | Individual | 40% |
| Research Essay | Individual | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |