UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2026 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2026 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 2026 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterCaulfieldOn campus

Assessment

  • In -Class Participation ActivityExercise
    20%
  • Short Film: Proposal and StoryboardProject
    20%
  • Short Film: Proof of conceptProject
    20%
  • Short Film: FinalProject
    40%

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. 1

    Identify and apply fundamental production techniques and skills to develop and create a short film project;

  2. 2

    Develop an awareness of cinematic language and foundational screen concepts to inform the development of creative film projects;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate an understanding of narrative devices and storytelling approaches within film and moving image;

  4. 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 approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachActive 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 2026 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 2026, 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.

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