Drama Production, Forms and Techniques

Course aim

To develop an understanding of classical narrative film form and its key elements, techniques and practices.

Course content

Students build knowledge of classical narrative film form including narrative formal system, film elements and style. Students develop and apply skills in scriptwriting, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing and sound. Students engage in creative and expressive use of elements and techniques including dramatic structure, forms and modes of engagement such as storytelling and characterisation.

Textbook(s)

Bordwell, D & Thompson, K 2010, Film Art: An Introduction, 9th edn, McGraw-Hill, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1042	Documentary Production, Forms and Techniques

OR approval of Course Coordinator

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Group project, Practical, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.