FILM 4003 - Honours Film Thesis Workshop

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

The course represents advanced learning, scholarship and research in the discipline of Film Studies. It extends students' knowledge and research skills in film culture(s), building on the learning and research capabilities gained in levels 1 to 3 of the Film Studies major. It is designed to help students develop research and writing skills necessary for the research thesis.

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Course Details

Course Code	FILM 4003
Course	Honours Film Thesis Workshop
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	A Credit standard in undergraduate study which is usually determined by a minimum requirement of 65% average in all Level II and Level III courses. All Honours proposals will be assessed by the Honours coordinator before an offer is made.
Assessment	Weekly online tasks, Oral presentation and associated powerpoint, Critical research analysis

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Pugsley

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course graduates will be able to
1. apply a wide range of conceptual approaches to film studies.
2. identify, analyse, and evaluate relevant primary and secondary sources
3. read and interpret film criticism and apply it to academic argument and discussion
4. develop logical and coherent analytic arguments in both writing and orally
5. write and critique key research documents (e.g. a research proposal)
6. use relevant technologies to complete assessments (e.g. for research)

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4,5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4,5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3.4.5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	5,6
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	3,4,5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	6
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	2,3,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Readings will be made available through Barr Smith Library and MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Weekly seminars will focus on the art and craft of producing a research thesis. The class may be taught in conjunction with other Honours programs to develop breadth of knowledge in writing in different disciplinary styles. Students will submit prepared writing tasks to workshop in collaboration with other students and the instructor.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

300 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

No information currently available.

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Short writing exercises for workshops.
Oral presentation and associated PowerPoint or audiovisual presentation.
Critical Research Analysis.
Note: As this course may be taught across disciplinary areas, there may be slight variations to these tasks.

Assessment Detail

Excerpts to workshop: 20%. Formative and summative
On select weeks, students will prepare a writing sample and bring it to the seminar to workshop.

Oral presentation and associated PowerPoint or audiovisual presentation: 15 mins/2000 words equivalent. 30%. Formative and summative.
Each student will present their work in process to the class at some stage during the semester. They will then act on feedback and submit a PowerPoint or an audiovisual essay for assessment.

Critical Research Analysis: 5000 words: 50%
Students will submit a critical research analysis based on a comparative study of written works (books, chapters, articles, video essays, blogposts or reviews) of a prior film by the director (or in the same genre) as chosen for their thesis. Unlike the thesis, this assignment will be focused on the approach to writing taken by the author/reviewer. Your analysis will consider such things as form, genre, point of view, narrative, or authorial voice.

The development of your critical reading skills and the application of these to your own exegetical/thesis work is a major part of the Course Learning Outcomes for this course. Ultimately, the aim is to make you a better writer.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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