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

[Offered in odd-numbered years in Townsville, Cairns. ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
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

• to develop an awareness of filmic techniques for transmitting meaning;
• to develop an understanding of relations of image and narrative in film;
• to distinguish social, industrial and artistic elements of screen media;
• to gain awareness of relevant theoretical literature.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

CN2205

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 05-Jul-2012
Face to face teaching 25-Jun-2012 to 02-Jul-2012
Coord/Lect:	Dr Allison Craven.
Contact hours:	21 hours lectures 18 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 05-Jul-2012
Face to face teaching 25-Jun-2012 to 02-Jul-2012
Coord/Lect:	Dr Allison Craven.
Contact hours:	21 hours lectures 18 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.