760-425 Film and Philosophy

Formerly available as 760-422 A Focussed Study in the Media. Students who have completed 760-422 A Focussed Study in the Media are not eligible to enrol in this subject. BA students may credit this subject to a Cinema Studies major.

For BCA students 12.5 points of second year media arts. For BA students 37.5 points of second/third year cinema studies or admission to the BA (Honours) in cinema studies.

This subject looks at how a number of influential philosophical concepts have permeated (and been exemplified) in recent cinema. The subject begins by examining the ideas of Plato, and through an examination of mimesis and memory explores how his philosophical legacy has been represented in popular and experimental film, and reshaped within the context of postmodern practice.

• be able to access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

• demonstrate advanced communication skills;

• work successfully with peers;

• demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.

Written work of 4000 words for 3rd year, and 5000 words for 4th year, comprising two essays of equal length 50% each (one due mid semester and the second due at end of semester).

A subject reader will be available.