Program Overview

COM327 Literature and Film

This subject focuses on a number of literary works and their film adaptations. It explores the relationships between the written word and the visual image, some of the strategic decisions that film-makers must make in adapting a written form for the screen, and some of the strengths and weaknesses of each medium. It places the works in their historical and social contexts, contrasts the production of meaning in books and films, and critically explores the ideological implications of narrative form and focus in each medium.

Availability

The subject is available in Session 1, with 30 spots available. It is offered online and at the Wagga Wagga Campus.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The subject is one session in duration.

School

The subject is part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

The subject is not available to students who have completed FLM307.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the compositional and stylistic elements of film
• be able to identify the relationship between the written word and visual and sonic image
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative nature of film production
• be able to analyse literary and film texts
• be able to demonstrate a sense of how meaning is produced in both modes
• be able to explore the ideological implications of narrative form in each medium

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• literary and film techniques and their terminology
• the process of adaptation
• how to analyse a film
• the production of meaning in written text and film
• the relationship between narrative form and ideology