ATS1305 Introduction to film studies
Faculty of Arts
ATS1305 Introduction to film studies is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This introductory unit aims to acquaint you with basic principles of film studies, including film theory and history. Topics to be discussed include: film narrative and formal analysis, film sound and editing, film genre and authorship, art cinema and national cinemas, documentary and experimental film practice. Attention will be paid to recent theories of film including those which address the socio-political significance of the medium and the ways in which it may reinforce conceptions of social and sexual identity. Film texts for exploration include those from Australian, American, European and Asian cinemas.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Film Form AnalysisProject24%
- Research EssayWritten58%
- Online TestQuiz / Test18%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Acquired a sense of the scope of film studies.
- 2
Demonstrated an understanding of film form and various film genres.
- 3
Demonstrated an understanding of broad cultural and historical developments in film studies.
- 4
Developed skills in the analysis of film texts in relation to contemporary film theoretical debates.
- 5
Developed an ability to recognise and evaluate critical arguments.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures11 hours
- Workshops1 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1305 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Constantine Verevis
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Constantine Verevis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1305?
ATS1305 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1305 offered?
In 2026, ATS1305 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1305?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1305 have an exam?
No. ATS1305 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1305?
ATS1305 is part of Film and screen studies.