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BAFLM2002 - Australian Screen Texts and Industries
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<p>This intermediate-level unit provides an overview of Australian screen media, including film and television. An introduction to the organisation and development of Australian screen industries is provided. Screen productions, including films and television programs, are studied both as texts and in relation to their contexts. The unit explores contemporary examples and other significant developments in Australian screen media by analysing screen works in relation to cultural debates and key themes. Unit content encompasses fiction and non-fiction, and diversity in terms of gender, class and ethnicity, including Indigenous screen production. The unit fosters understanding of Australias relationship to the international screen industry by introducing students to cultural, social and economic contexts in which Australian industries operate.</p>
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<p>The unit will consist of topics relating to a range of aspects of Australian screen media industries and texts. Topics will focus on industry developments, significant issues, scholarly perspectives and screen texts, for the purpose of imparting knowledge and understanding of developments in and aspects of Australian screen industries. Secondary reading will serve to convey ideas and generate debate about a range of aspects of Australian screen industries and screen productions. A detailed topic schedule and text list will be provided at the beginning of the teaching period.<br>
•Roles and functions of the media <br>
•Significant historical developments<br>
•Media ownership and regulation<br>
•Significance and effects of particular shifts in screen funding<br>
•Ideas of and debates about Australian identity<br>
•Sexuality on Australian screens<br>
•Multiculturalism in screen media<br>
•Production trends in particular periods<br>
•Digital screen media<br>
•Transnational Australian film and/or television<br>
•Ideas of cultural value.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This intermediate-level unit provides an overview of Australian screen media, including film and television. An introduction to the organisation and development of Australian screen industries is provided. Screen productions, including films and television programs, are studied both as texts and in relation to their contexts. The unit explores contemporary examples and other significant developments in Australian screen media by analysing screen works in relation to cultural debates and key themes. Unit content encompasses fiction and non-fiction, and diversity in terms of gender, class and ethnicity, including Indigenous screen production. The unit fosters understanding of Australias relationship to the international screen industry by introducing students to cultural, social and economic contexts in which Australian industries operate.</p>
Unit content
<p>The unit will consist of topics relating to a range of aspects of Australian screen media industries and texts. Topics will focus on industry developments, significant issues, scholarly perspectives and screen texts, for the purpose of imparting knowledge and understanding of developments in and aspects of Australian screen industries. Secondary reading will serve to convey ideas and generate debate about a range of aspects of Australian screen industries and screen productions. A detailed topic schedule and text list will be provided at the beginning of the teaching period.<br> •Roles and functions of the media <br> •Significant historical developments<br> •Media ownership and regulation<br> •Significance and effects of particular shifts in screen funding<br> •Ideas of and debates about Australian identity<br> •Sexuality on Australian screens<br> •Multiculturalism in screen media<br> •Production trends in particular periods<br> •Digital screen media<br> •Transnational Australian film and/or television<br> •Ideas of cultural value.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baflm2002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1002" target="_blank">BATCC1002</a>" / "FLMES1001" / "FLMES1002"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAFLM3002" target="_blank">BAFLM3002</a>" / "FLMOL2001" / "FLMOL3001"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Examine developments in Australian screen industries and productions.</p>
K2
<p>Examine the dynamic relationship between screen industries, screen texts and society.</p>
K3
<p>Explore the industrial and economic processes at work in contemporary Australian screen production.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse screen industries and texts in relation to secondary texts and ideas about Australian society.</p>
S2
<p>Identify issues and debates about screen industries and texts.</p>
S3
<p>Apply skills in academic research, writing and referencing.</p>
A1
<p>Apply ideas from secondary texts to Australian screen industries and texts.</p>
A2
<p>Analyse institutional, conceptual, theoretical and/or thematic aspects of Australian screen industries and texts.</p>
A3
<p>Devise a written argument informed by research, critical thinking and analysis of Australian screen media.</p>
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<p>Make informed contributions to discussions of weekly topics, key concepts and required reading. To be further detailed in unit description and may include written contributions submitted online or in class.</p>
<p>Participation including written contributions in class or online as appropriate</p>
<p>5-15%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Written analysis of an issue or concept relating to Australian screen media, for the purpose of demonstrating understanding of unit reading and concepts taught</p>
<p>Short analytical paper</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Provide written responses to short- and/or medium-answer questions, designed to assess unit coverage and comprehension and the ability to think and write about unit content. The test will be in either face-to-face or online mode, with the mode being used to be announced at the beginning of the teaching period</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Addressing a topic relating to an aspect of Australian screen industries, write an essay that presents an argument and involves independent research. Task is designed to demonstrate an accumulation of knowledge and skills relating to the unit</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baflm2002">View unit fees</a>
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