Introduction to Film and Television

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1009
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Course ID
201171
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Caroline Legoe-Man
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will introduce students to core film and television history, theoretical concepts, production roles and practical skills that will allow them to develop their capacities as filmmakers. They will explore the key industry roles needed to create a professional quality film, including directing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, producing, and production design. Through this course, students will apply their skills and knowledge as they work in teams to produce short fiction films.

  • Strategies Of Film And Television
  • Historical And Contemporary Contexts
  • Towards Short Film Production

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the historic and contemporary strategies of film and television production
  • Apply basic camera, sound and editing techniques that adhere to professional practice standards
  • Implement all stages of the video production cycle from concept to screen that adhere to professional practice standards

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 24666
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83
Class number
Class number 24667
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building B, B2-52B
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building B, B2-52B
Class number
Class number 24668
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building C, C1-41
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 28057
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08
Class number
Class number 29990
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building D, D1-20
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building D, D1-20
Class number
Class number 29991
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Magill Building C, C1-41
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 30350
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,
Notes:
Online lecture.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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