Overview
A study of New Zealand film with emphasis placed upon historical and theoretical approaches.
This paper is designed as a study of New Zealand cinema in its institutional and historical context with regard to some key issues. These issues include: the political economy of filmmaking in New Zealand; the socio-historical context of both the subject matter and production environment of several films; problems that arise in trying to articulate precisely what "New Zealand cinema" is and, by extension, what New Zealand is and who New Zealand filmmakers are (and, for that matter, New Zealanders generally). Ultimately, this will lead us to consider discourses of identity pertaining to several overlapping and conflicting forces: national, transnational, ethno-cultural and postcolonial.
About this paper
| Paper title | New Zealand Cinema |
|---|---|
| Subject | Media, Film and Communication |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 COMS, FIME or MFCO points
- Restriction
- FIME 206
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- mfco@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Convener and Lecturer: Dr. Yuki Watanabe
- Paper Structure
- MFCO 216 is divided into five modules:
- National identity, political economy and the production of culture
- Contested histories: Imagining New Zealand's past
- Postcolonial identities: New Zealand's 'melting pot'?
- Space and warfare: Land/cityscapes and power
- In pursuit of New Zealand-ness: Nationalism and transnationalism
- Short Essay (1,500 words) 20%
- Long Essay (2,000-2,500 words) 30% (25% plus 5% Hocken attendance)
- Participation Exercises 15%
- Evaluation (500 words) 5%
- Mid-term and Final Tests 30% (15% each)
- Teaching Arrangements
- Lectures, tutorials, screenings and library visits (Central and Hocken).
- Textbooks
Required readings will be available on Blackboard or in the course pack.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts, theories and current areas of debate in the study of Aotearoa New Zealand cinema.
- Expand their viewing range and understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand films.
Timetable
Overview
A study of New Zealand film with emphasis placed upon historical and theoretical approaches.
This paper is designed as a study of New Zealand cinema in its institutional and historical context with regard to some key issues. These issues include: the political economy of filmmaking in New Zealand; the socio-historical context of both the subject matter and production environment of several films; problems that arise in trying to articulate precisely what "New Zealand cinema" is and, by extension, what New Zealand is. Ultimately, this will lead us to consider discourses of identity pertaining to several overlapping and conflicting forces: national, transnational, ethno-cultural and postcolonial. This paper is an excellent fit for both Film and Media students, Communications students, and anyone interested in this topic.
About this paper
| Paper title | Cinema of Aotearoa New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Subject | Media, Film and Communication |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (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
- MFCO 101 or MFCO 102 or MFCO 103 or 54 Arts points
- Restriction
- FIME 206
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- mfco@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Convener and Lecturer: Dr Yuki Watanabe
- Paper Structure
MFCO 216 is divided into five modules:
- National identity, political economy and the production of culture
- Contested histories: Imagining New Zealand's past
- Postcolonial identities in Aotearoa
- Space and warfare: Land/cityscapes and power
- In pursuit of New Zealand-ness: Nationalism and transnationalism
- Teaching Arrangements
- Lectures, tutorials, screenings and library visits (Central and Hocken).
- Textbooks
Required readings will be available on Blackboard or in the course pack.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the central concepts, theories and current areas of debate in the study of Aotearoa New Zealand cinema.
- Expand their viewing range and understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand films.
- Assessment details
- Short Essay (1,500 words), 15%
- Screening/lecture/tutorial discussions, 20%
- Concept test, 20%
- Critical media review project, 45%