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 131-026 Picturing the Australian Way of Life

Note

Formerly available as 131-209/309. Students who have completed 131-209/309 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr J Senyard

Prerequisites

Usually 25 points of First Year History, Film Studies or Politics.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject examines the changing representation of people's daily lives in 20th century Australian cultural life through the visual image, photography and actuality film. On completion of this subject students should be able to: understand the impact of technological change on people's views of Australia, reflect upon the nature and formation of images of everyday life, consider the relationship between cultural images and the historical context, and to demonstrate research and communication skills.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words.



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