Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6088

Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 70.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART5797C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Term1 2012,
Term2 2011,
Term2 2012

Course Contact: Program administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368

Course Contact Email: Brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive view of screen language, by researching and critically analysing the history and theory of screenwriting in order to inform the artistic practice of students of professional screenwriting. 

 


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVCOR13A Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Elements:

1. Research history and theory.

2. Link research to artistic practice

3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends within own area of artistic practice.


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to inform your own artistic practice through a knowledge of the history and theory of screenwriting.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks.