SCRN1200.1 Approaching Audiovisual Form
Get an introduction to audiovisuality (moving images plus sound) while exploring some key concepts in film and television studies.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
SCRN1200.1 Approaching Audiovisual Form
How do we approach the audiovisual form?
Throughout this course, you will explore some key concepts across film and television studies, including the very definition of the audiovisual image. During these three weeks, we will focus on storytelling as a main component of audiovisual media, as well as looking at a very different set of delineations and questions central to film and television studies. You will have the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the audiovisual image through a number of examples spanning the last century.
What topics will you cover?
- Defining the moving image
- Storytelling and narrative
- Genre, gender and ideology in film and television
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in film and television. It’s ideal for people looking to start or develop a career in film or television production, radio, journalism or marketing.
Who will you learn with?
I am a senior lecturer in Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle, and the program convenor for the Bachelor of Arts. My research specialises in European and modernist cinema.
Hi everyone, I'm excited to teach you this semester. I am a lover of and a writer of film, researching female agency, looking at adaptation and writing a screenplay for The Little Mermaid.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle Australia
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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