Asian Cinemas

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 2011
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Course ID
201036
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Humanities
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Asian Cinema focuses on Asia’s rise as a force in global film production. The course identifies film studies literature focused on Asia's changing cinematic content. It draws on ideas of cultural and geographic proximity to illustrate the dynamic sphere of Pan-Asian collaboration in film production and distribution. The course includes video production activities aimed toward understanding the cinematic techniques and auteur styles found in Asian film. It investigates Australian involvement in the Asian film industry through co-productions, shooting locations, and as a post-production hub. Themes of localisation, nationalism and globalisation are explored within the context of popular and independent cinema.

  • National Cinemas
  • East Asian Cinemas
  • Chinese and Southeast Asian Cinemas
  • Course Conclusion 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and current trends in Asian film.
  • Identify various modes of cinematic production and distribution at the national and global levels.
  • Recognise how film industries operate within the political and cultural contexts of the region.
  • Acquire practical skills in different cinematic practices and techniques relevant to Asian film.
  • Have an understanding of how film projects national agendas and identities beyond state borders.
  • Identify and critically engage with a variety of film theories and can confidently deploy selected methods of analysis.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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