Film Genres

Course aim

To acquaint students with genre as a critical tool in screen studies by examining the importance of  genre in historic and contemporary film production, modes of audience reception and film theory.

Course content

The historic development of different film genres (from the Hollywood studio-era through to the present day) alongside the development of genre film criticism.  The vital role the genre plays in the production and reception of popular screen texts. 

The influence of Hollywood outside the USA and cross-cultural variations in genre (Australia, Japan, Hong Kong); the relationship between genre with stars, directors and audiences.  Film genres as complex and dynamic media forms shaped by a variety of historic, industrial and cultural factors, as well as different screen formats.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1018	Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media

COMM 1018 Screen Matters: Film, Television and New Media

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop (Screening )	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour 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 presentation, Major essay, Minor essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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