Honours Film Theory

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 4001
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Course ID
207712
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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School of Comm, Media and Jour
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Course overview

This course is designed to provide students with a range of advanced film theories, methodologies and research frameworks to carry out sophisticated research and help them draw their thesis or creative work closer to questions around film research in the 21st century. Students will work through a carefully devised set of Film Studies themes and topics based on set films each week. Through the seminars and the written assessment tasks, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of key debates in film studies and will apply critical analysis to questions that interest them.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of a wide range of conceptual approaches to film studies.
  • Evaluate relevant primary and secondary sources
  • Interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
  • Develop logical and coherent analytic arguments in both writing and orally
  • Use relevant technologies to complete assessments (e.g. for research)

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 28879
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 17
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-10
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-10

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed FILM4001 Honours Film Theory at the University of Adelaide

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