AMU2448 · Monash University
Film genres
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
This unit introduces learners to a wide variety of film genres. They include traditional genres such as the western, melodrama, noir, the musical and horror, as well as newer ones like the biopic and the martial arts film. Learners will consider the socio-cultural and historical influences on genres, and in some cases, understand significant differences between Western and non-Western works within a particular genre. Theoretical concepts related to the study of genres, such as intertextuality and hybridity, will also be emphasized.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Digital content | Artefact | 35% |
| Take home final assessment | Written | 40% |
| Multimedia presentation | Presentation | 25% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |