Honours Film Thesis Workshop

Undergraduate | 2026

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On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 4002
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Course ID
207713
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
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

The course represents advanced learning, scholarship and research in the discipline of Film Studies. It extends students' knowledge and research skills in film culture(s), building on the learning and research capabilities gained in levels 1 to 3 of the Film Studies major. It is designed to help students develop research and writing skills necessary for the research thesis.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply a wide range of conceptual approaches to film studies.
  • Identify, analyse, and evaluate relevant primary and secondary sources
  • Read and interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
  • Develop logical and coherent analytic arguments in both writing and orally
  • Write and critique key research documents (e.g. a research proposal)
  • 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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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 28880
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-10
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 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 FILM4003 Honours Film Thesis Workshop at the University of Adelaide

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Assessment

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