FILM FICTION AND DESIRE IN EDUCATION
EDU3FFD
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces and explores visual literacy, in particular filmand picture book representations, through the lens of education and contemporary culture. Students examine media literacy and popular culture around themes where these intersect: media representation of gender and identity. Students develop their critical thinking and analytical skills in cultural studies through readings, online discussions, film (video) screening and guest speakers. Individual and group projects provide the framework for looking at how visual texts position the reader through specific topics( cultural positioning of the'teacher', gender representation) and cultural practices. Students identify inaccurate visual stereo-types and develop message analysis skills though asking critical questions about the representation of (for e.g. gender) specific representations in popular culture.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Gender and Pop Culture A Text-Reader | Recommended | Trier-Bieniek, A., & Leavy, P. eds. (2014) | SENSE PUBLISHERS |
| Readings | Reading The Visual: An Introduction to Mulit Modal Literacy | Recommended | Serafini, F. (2014) | TEACHERS COLLEGE PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the visual stereotypes represented in various media modalities and genres through a process of critical questioning.
- Activities:
- Online participation in webinars; online materials including PowerPoint lectures, relevant readings, online blog discussions.
02. Compare and contrast the role of Media literacy in representing social and cultural identity.
- Activities:
- Online participation in webinars; online materials including PowerPoint lectures, relevant readings, online blog discussions.
03. Critique how power and authority are reinforced through media representations, media literacy and popular culture.
- Activities:
- Online participation in webinars; online materials including PowerPoint lectures, relevant readings, online blog discussions.
04. Analyse the social and cultural messages emanating from different text forms of popular culture, including print and non-print messages.
- Activities:
- Online participation in webinars; online materials including PowerPoint lectures, relevant readings, online blog discussions.
05. Contribute to scholarly online discussions.
- Activities:
- Online participation in webinars; online materials including PowerPoint lectures, relevant readings, online blog discussions.
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJacolyn Weller
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week
on weekdays
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
"Webinars are recorded and available for viewing at any time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tasks (1000 word equivilence) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Reflective Report (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Multimodal Analysis Project (2000-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |