Global Art Cinemas

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1011
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Course ID
200882
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This introductory course surveys the main narrative and stylistic features associated with global 'art' cinema through a close examination of major European film movements (German Expression, Italian Neo-Realism, the French New Wave), as well as new waves in sian and Iranian filmmaking and contemporary trends in global art cinema production.

  • Historic European Art Cinemas
  • Contemporary European Auteurs
  • Iranian Art Cinema
  • East Asian And Transnational Art Cinema

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a familiarity with the historic, industrial and formal strategies of non-Hollywood film and media
  • Demonstrate an understanding of camera, sound and editing technologies and techniques and adhere to basic professional practice expectations
  • Implement all stages of the film and television production cycle from concept to screen to create and produce content for global screen industries
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse non-Hollywood film and media in writing and practice

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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