mss2ssb screen sound 2 emotion, identification and the embodied spectator
SCREEN + SOUND 2: EMOTION, IDENTIFICATION AND THE EMBODIED SPECTATOR
MSS2SSB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the impact of screen and sound texts on film spectators, television viewers, mobile publics and online browsers. Students draw on key concepts from spectatorship theory to explore identification, empathy, affect, ethics and embodiment in different screen and sound environments. Students undertake close analysis of screen and sound texts, write an individual essay and present a small-group creative project in class. The subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship essential. Global Citizenship entails deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able to recognise the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries, and work with diverse communities, now and in the future.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTerrie Waddell
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites 60 credit points of level one subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTerrie Waddell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500 word analysis of 2 screen texts, defining and applying key concepts covered in weeks 1-4.This assessment develops student capacity to explain how identification with global situations is structured by different screen genres, including current affairs TV, feature films and documentary. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
One 750 word report on observational research with quantitative data and graph.This assessment requires students to engage in observational and qualitative and quantitative analysis. They will use this methodology when reporting the viewing of either a) screens that engage audiences in an immersive and haptic experience or b) long-form drama that promotes bingeing/marathoning experiences. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
One 1500 word equivalent group presentation and individual report reflecting on teamwork.This assessment requires students to work in small groups to devise and present a creative project on human adaptation to digital screen and sound culture. Individual written reports will reflect on the challenges of teamwork. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |