Overview
Key theories that inform film and media studies and the discourses that have defined the disciplines.
This paper provides an overview of theoretical approaches to the study of moving images and visual cultures. The paper interrogates theories of/through images and the politics of visibility, invisibility, and hypervisibility. Topics covered in the paper include: third cinema, media spectacles, video-activism.
About this paper
| Paper title | Theory of Film and Media |
|---|---|
| Subject | Media, Film and Communication |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,040.70 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- MFCO 101 or MFCO 102 or MFCO 103 or 54 Arts points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- mfco@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Convener and lecturer: Dr Sabrina Moro
- Paper Structure
The paper is structured into modules that deal with the key concepts.
- Textbooks
Course readings will be available on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Demonstrate understanding of major approaches to film and media theory.
- Show knowledge of the historical development of film and media theory.
- Be able to apply theoretical approaches to the critical analysis of film and media texts.
- Assessment details
Assessment:
- Lecture and tutorial contribution 10%
- Critical Responses 40%
- Portfolio 50%