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.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24064
Section WS01
Size 0
Available 0
Class number 24063
Section WS02
Size 0
Available 0
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 24066
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 24065
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 46
Magill
Class number 24068
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 24067
Section WS02
Size 25
Available 23
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