FNA2903 Film: Art and cinema
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
FNA2903 Film: Art and cinema is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before FNA2903
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After FNA2903
No unit lists FNA2903 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: VCO2901, VCO2903.
Overview
This unit engages with the close visual analysis of selected feature films. While embracing theoretical concerns, the primary emphasis is on the artistic and visual context of film. Through the viewing and analysis of films, a range of themes, theories, practices and historical contexts will be explored. You will be set creative practice-based tasks that culminate in the production of a short film project.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- In -Class Participation ActivityExercise20%
- Short Film: Proposal and StoryboardProject20%
- Short Film: Proof of conceptProject20%
- Short Film: FinalProject40%
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
Identify and apply fundamental production techniques and skills to develop and create a short film project;
- 2
Develop an awareness of cinematic language and foundational screen concepts to inform the development of creative film projects;
- 3
Demonstrate an understanding of narrative devices and storytelling approaches within film and moving image;
- 4
Demonstrate an informed understanding of film histories and art cinema traditions through critical engagement with relevant cultural and theoretical frameworks.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study.
Learning resources
Required resources
A DSLR or video camera are desirable. It is possible to book equipment on campus.
Where it fits
FNA2903 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Leyla Stevens
- Unit Coordinators
- Leyla Stevens
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FNA2903?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is FNA2903 offered?
In 2027, FNA2903 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does FNA2903 have an exam?
No. FNA2903 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FNA2903?
FNA2903 is part of Fine art.