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Film Theory 1 - Introduction to Film Theory

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Film Theory: Introduction to Film Analysis

This unit will involve identifying key concepts explored in film theory and analysing a range of texts through film theory.

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Assessments

This unit contains two assessment.

Assignment 2

Assignment 1

Deliver a group presentation of film/TV excerpts illustrating and explaining at least six key critical/analytical concepts.

A ten minute solo presentation, evaluating a film text you have studied in class.

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What is film?

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“The movies we love and admire are a function of who we are and when we see them.”

“Film is entering into someone else’s dreams. Maybe we can even share the same dreams, exchange the same experiences.”

“A film is a petrified fountain of thought.”

Key Concepts in Film Theory

Over the next few weeks, we'll be learning about each of these terms.

  • Iconography
  • Denotation and Connotation
  • Deconstruction
  • Aesthetics
  • Mise en Scène
  • Culture
  • Audience Expectation
  • Genre
  • Narrative Structure
  • Representation
  • Allegory
  • Codes
  • Conventions