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MMCC1005 – Introduction to the Cinema
2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor, Lecturer, Tutor
Jane Simon
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10HA 165K
By appointment
Tutor
Jacob Gottlieb
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Tutor
Emily Hunt
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Tutor
Sung-Ae Lee
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Tutor
Alison Walker
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Credit points
10
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Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is an introduction to 1) some of the main theoretical issues and debates that have defined film studies as an area of cultural interest; and 2) some of the key historical moments in filmmaking and the moving image (from the 1920s through to more recent times). The unit will consider topics such as the codes, conventions, and aesthetics of film narrative; film genres; film styles; film canons; modes of storytelling; the relation between fiction film and documentary film (and their hybrids); and contemporary moving image culture. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: identify key debates, themes and concepts in the broad field of Film Studies
- ULO2: demonstrate an expansive historical knowledge of film theory.
- ULO3: distinguish between theoretical positions on film practices and texts.
- ULO4: analyse films according to themes, genres, form and cultural contexts.
- ULO5: identify and use appropriate articles in academic journals.
General Assessment Information
The Faculty of Arts Policy regarding the late submission of work will be applied for all submissions in this unit.
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application. Special Consideration outcomes may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Log | 35% | No | 23:55 06/09/2022 |
| Online Quizzes | 25% | No | Quiz One: 23:55 28/08/2022 Quiz Two: 23:55 23/10/2022 |
| Film analysis tasks | 40% | No | 23:55 27/10/2022 |
Film Log
Assessment Type 1: Log book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 23:55 06/09/2022
Weighting: 35%
A film log with entries responding to specific prompts and questions about films from the unit. Please see ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key debates, themes and concepts in the broad field of Film Studies
- demonstrate an expansive historical knowledge of film theory.
- distinguish between theoretical positions on film practices and texts.
- analyse films according to themes, genres, form and cultural contexts.
Online Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Quiz One: 23:55 28/08/2022 Quiz Two: 23:55 23/10/2022
Weighting: 25%
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of material covered in the unit through online quizzes. Refer to ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key debates, themes and concepts in the broad field of Film Studies
- demonstrate an expansive historical knowledge of film theory.
- distinguish between theoretical positions on film practices and texts.
Film analysis tasks
Assessment Type 1: Qualitative analysis task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 23:55 27/10/2022
Weighting: 40%
A series of short film analysis tasks based on films and readings from the unit. Please see ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- identify key debates, themes and concepts in the broad field of Film Studies
- demonstrate an expansive historical knowledge of film theory.
- distinguish between theoretical positions on film practices and texts.
- analyse films according to themes, genres, form and cultural contexts.
- identify and use appropriate articles in academic journals.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
CLASSES
Please consult the MQ timetable for up to date timetabling of lectures and tutorials.
Tutorials:
Tutorials begin in Week One.
Please note, you must attend the tutorial you are enrolled in. If you wish to change your tutorial time you can do so via eStudent. Your tutor/lecturer will not be able to change your tutorial enrolment. Do not turn up to a tutorial in which you are not enrolled. We cannot accept extra students into a fully enrolled tutorial.
ATTENDANCE
This unit has a one hour lecture and a one hour tutorial every week. Each week lectures are recorded and available through iLearn. Each week you are expected to watch the required film available online through the Leganto link on iLearn. Students are required to prepare for tutorials by having listened to the lecture, having viewed the film, having done the week’s readings and prepared questions and notes.
REQUIRED VIEWING
Each week there is a required film to view. These films are available online via the Leganto link on iLearn. See iLearn for more details.
REQUIRED READING
Required readings are available online through the Leganto link on ilearn.
RECOMMENDED READING
There is a list of further recommended reading for each topic - please refer to iLearn.
TECHNOLOGIES USED AND REQUIRED
Lectures are recorded and available on iLearn. Details on readings, assessments and links to relevant material will be available on ilearn. Students are expected to regularly check iLearn and their MQ email addresses for announcements.
FEEDBACK
During the semester you will receive feedback in many forms. Sometimes this feedback will be verbal and informal and will come from your tutor such as during tutorials when you offer up ideas or questions. At times your tutor and lecturer will also offer more general feedback about the group's progress during tutorials. At other times feedback will be more formal, in the case of written feedback on your written assessments or the posted correct responses to the questions in the online quiz.
You will also receive valuable feedback from your peers through the semester via online forums on ilearn and through activities and discussion during tutorials.
Unit Schedule
Week 1: Studying film
Week 2: Mise-en-scène
Week 3: Cinematography
Week 4: Editing
Week 5: Sound
Week 6: Narrative
Week 7: Star studies
Week 8: Genre
Week 9: Audience
Week 10: Documentary
Week 11: Animation
Week 12: No lecture or tutorial
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special Consideration application. Special Consideration outcomes may result in a new question or topic.
Changes from Previous Offering
In 2022 the assessment structure has been updated to include film analysis tasks instead of a final research essay.
Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook