Overview
A study of the mythology, history, warfare, literature, art, archaeology and culture of ancient Greece and Rome in ancient literary and artistic evidence, and as depicted in movies and on television.
Since the advent of motion-picture technology, filmmaking has drawn upon Classical history and recreated Classical myth to entertain modern audiences. Adapting to a new medium invariably involves changes to the original sources, though some changes result from the decision to focus upon different themes or characters, reflecting modern tastes and revealing our own cultural concerns. This paper examines the use of the original Classical material in modern cinema and television, from the 'sword-and-sandals' films of the 1950s to the digitally enhanced Hollywood blockbusters of the 2000s.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Classical World in the Movies |
|---|---|
| Subject | Classical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (18 CLAS, GREK or LATN points) or 54 points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
- classics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed when the paper is next offered.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Three 50-minute lectures, one film screening and one tutorial per week
Internal assesment 40% - Textbooks
- Accessed online via eReserve
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes - Learning Outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of aspects of the Classical world and their interpretation in modern media
Timetable
Overview
A study of the mythology, history, warfare, literature, art, archaeology and culture of ancient Greece and Rome in ancient literary and artistic evidence, and as depicted in movies and on television.
Since the advent of motion-picture technology, filmmaking has drawn upon Classical history and recreated Classical myth to entertain modern audiences. Adapting to a new medium invariably involves changes to the original sources, though some changes result from the decision to focus upon different themes or characters, reflecting modern tastes and revealing our own cultural concerns. This paper examines the use of the original Classical material in modern cinema and television, from the 'sword-and-sandals' films of the 1950s to the digitally enhanced Hollywood blockbusters of the 2000s.
About this paper
| Paper title | The Classical World in the Movies |
|---|---|
| Subject | Classical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2025 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (18 CLAS, GREK or LATN points) or 54 points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
- classics@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed when the paper is next offered.
- Teaching Arrangements
Three 50-minute lectures, one film screening and one tutorial per week.
- Textbooks
- Accessed online via eReserve
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes - Learning Outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of aspects of the Classical world and their interpretation in modern media
- Assessment details
Internal assessment 40%