CN3304 - Sirens, Queens and Studs: Screening Gender

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

Study of histories, practices and performances of gender in film texts and productions in Australia, NZ, the US and Britain.

Learning Outcomes

• develop an awareness of filmic techniques for transmitting meaning;
• consider whether radically new constitutions of femininity and masculinity on screen are possible;
• develop skills in analysing womens' and mens' screen and production roles with reference to feminist and critical film theory, and while paying due attention to filmic techniques.

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.

Assumed Knowledge:	To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CN2204

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 10
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Face to face teaching 04-Dec-2013 to 11-Dec-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Allison Craven.
Contact hours:	21 hours lectures 18 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (50%).
Cairns, Block, Study Period 10
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Face to face teaching 04-Dec-2013 to 11-Dec-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Allison Craven.
Contact hours:	21 hours lectures 18 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (50%).

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.