Hollywood and Genre

An historical and critical study of genre in Hollywood film. Students will analyse the evolution and transformation of the conventions of key genres, such as the Science Fiction film, the Musical, Film Noir and Horror.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

Kiriata: Maori Film and Media

This course examines the intersection of Maori identity in film, media and other creative works. It considers the political, historical, social, cultural and ideological influences that have shaped dominant mainstream constructions and counter-hegemonic representations of Maori and indigenous peoples in film, media and creative works. It also highlights the roles of artist, director and industry to produce Maori stories and aesthetics. A number of films will be screened throughout the course.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, MAOR, or TREO, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

MAOR268

European Novels and Film Adaptations

A study of important European novels and film adaptations.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE, ENGL, EURA, GRMN, or RUSS, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

EULC204, EULC304, EURA204, EURA304, ENGL305, RUSS215, RUSS216

Global China on Screen

Like in the West, Chinese cinema has held a significant share in the cultural industry since the first film was made in China in 1905. Being a cultural product, film has always been seen as reflection of its contemporary culture, despite various aspects it might have taken. Taking primarily a Cultural Studies approach, this course introduces Chinese culture, especially a series of its contemporary phenomena by surveying Chinese cinema. The course will be taught in English and all Chinese films are subtitled. By viewing the films in class and many more available in the well-resourced UC library on the course's recommendation and students' own interests, the course encourages students to further develop their study in one or more of the following areas: Studies of Chinese culture and society; Cross-cultural studies with a focus on China/Asia and beyond; Cultural studies with a special emphasis on postmodernism (including postcolonialism) and Third World culture; Film studies focusing on national cinema. CHIN206 and CINE215 are the same course.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CHIN or CINE, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CHIN206, CHIN306

Sex and Sexuality on Screen

This course addresses the myriad and often conflicting ways that sex and sexuality have been represented throughout the history of Western cinema, with an emphasis upon Hollywood and American independent film.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE or CULT, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CULT214

Children's Classics: Popular Children's Texts and their Representation on Film

Children's Classics teaches the genre-specific nature of children's literature, its socio-historical contexts, and the significance of its re-readings as film. It introduces a selection of enduring children's texts, illustrating the importance to literary production of changing cultural context, demonstrating the importance of intertextuality in children's literature and how texts change when filmed, and promotes the skills of reading and writing.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE or ENGL, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

ENGL213

Cinematic Sin and Sensuality

This course addresses the myriad and often conflicting ways that sex and sexuality have been represented throughout the history of Western cinema, with an emphasis upon Hollywood and American independent film.

15 points

Any 15 points at 100 level from CINE or CULT, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.

CULT214