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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
What is 'real', anyway? This course explores theoretical frameworks and practical issues concerning realism, reality, post- truth, and the interplay between fiction and non-fiction through cinema, television, social media and streaming platforms. It examines approaches to different realist styles and codes in relation to media such as such as digital documentary, direct cinema, social media-mediated autobiography and reality formats from a variety of national and transnational contexts.
Progressive group project: 40% (LOs 1, 2, 3, 4)
Individual Reflection on group project: 10% (LOs 1,2,3,4)
Research Essay (this can be either a written or a visual essay): 50% (LOs 1, 2, 3,4)
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130 hours of total student learning time consisting of: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 12 hours of progressive group project work and 24 hours of instructor-led seminars (all classes will include problem-based discussions and will be interactive); and b) 94 hours of independent student research including scheduled screenings of films studied in the course.
All texts will be available on Wattle and films will be available through the ANU Library.