UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2023 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: VCO2901, VCO2903

Prerequisite: You must have completed at least 48 credit points in any Monash degree

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 moving image work or a cinema-informed artwork.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • Storyboard
    25%
  • Photo sequence
    25%
  • Final project
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Develop practical processes that generate ongoing film based research;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate awareness of theoretical and technical issues related to the medium of film in relation to design and its expression;

  3. 3

    Critically reflect on the place of film processes in the field of contemporary cultural production, nationally and internationally;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate an understanding of film narrative and be capable of analyse its technical features;

  5. 5

    Position and engage recent critical theory related to film culture and its relation to contemporary studio practices.

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.

Learning resources

Required resources

DSLR or video cameras are desirable. It is possible to book tripods, microphones etc. from IT.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Michael Vale
Chief Examiners
Dr Michael Vale

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FNA2903?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is FNA2903 offered?

In 2023, FNA2903 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.

Does FNA2903 have an exam?

No. FNA2903 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available