Upfront: A History of Film and Live Performance in Australia
AUS 290 (Offering: 2003)


Description


From Dad and Dave to The Dish, this course explores Australian film over the last 100 years with reference to film in North America and Europe. It investigates the link between film and live performance and considers film and live theatre within contexts of audience, theatre and the changing film industry. By employing techniques of historical analysis and screen studies, the course aims to give a broad grasp of the way film reflects Australian society and where the Australian movie business fits in the world of cinema.

Major(s)/Minors(s): Australian & Cultural Studies

Usual Semester of offer: Semester 2

Other Information

Area(s) of Study: Australian & Cultural Studies

Number of Units: 12

Pre-requisite: Any 4 introductory level courses  

 

 

 

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