James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

CN3305 - Regional Features: Place, Location, Australia and Asia in Cinema

[Offered in odd-numbered years by Block mode. Offered in even-numbered years in Townsville. ]

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject is a study of place and location in contemporary film and screen media, including textual, social, and industrial aspects. Lectures examine settings and locations in films, and the social geography of film viewing and production.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
CN2205

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 07-Jul-2011
Face to face teaching 27-Jun-2011 to 08-Jul-2011
Coord/Lect: Dr Allison Craven.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours tutorials - Tutorials will include screenings of set films. Students may be required to view additional films outside of class time.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (30%).

    Cairns, Block, Study Period 7
    Census Date 07-Jul-2011
    Face to face teaching 27-Jun-2011 to 08-Jul-2011 (By videoconference to Cairns)
    Coord/Lect: Dr Allison Craven.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours tutorials - Tutorials will include screenings of set films. Students may be required to view additional films outside of class time.
      Assessment:end of semester exam (30%); presentations (20%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (30%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.