FNA2903 Art and design in film
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
FNA2903 Art and design in film is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FNA2903
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FNA2903
No unit lists FNA2903 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Admission to a degree program of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. Non-MADA students require prior permission from an Art, Design and Architecture course coordinator to enrol in this unit.
Prohibition: VCO2901, VCO2903
Overview
Art and design in film is an elective unit involving close visual analysis of selected feature films. While embracing theoretical concerns the primary emphasis is on the visual component of the film and the unit is therefore particularly suited to Art, Design and Architecture students.
The unit will involve a close analysis of films by exploring certain themes and visual strategies. This will be done in the context of cinema history and theory. You will also be set creative tasks culminating in the production of a short moving image work or a cinema-informed artwork.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: create a storyboard (or equivalent) based on an original idea25%
- Assessment Task 2: photo sequence (or equivalent)25%
- Assessment Task 3: moving image work or cinema informed artwork50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply aspects of film language to enable you to work more effectively within your major art and design discipline;
- 2
Demonstrate your ability to critically discuss theoretical and technical issues related to the expression and communication of design ideas through the medium of film;
- 3
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of film culture and process;
- 4
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of recent critical theory related to film culture;
- 5
Have developed an understanding of film narrative and be capable of analysing their conceptual technical features.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities48 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week including 4 contact hours plus 8 hours of independent study; or, 3 week intensive program (144 hours total study)
Learning resources
Required resources
DSLR or video cameras are desirable. It is possible to book tripods, microphones etc. from IT.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Michael Vale
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Michael Vale
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FNA2903?
FNA2903 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FNA2903 offered?
In 2020, FNA2903 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does FNA2903 have an exam?
No. FNA2903 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.