First Year Papers
See the requirements for Screen and Media degrees for more details on the undergraduate and
graduate degrees using Screen and Media Studies as a major or supporting subject. Our
HANDBOOK provides a variety of forms of general information for students
(including requirements for assessment).
The ONLINE TIMETABLE provides details of the scheduling of
weekly teaching sessions.
A SEMESTER
HIST145-11A HISTORY ON FILM
For details see the History department
CRPC101-11A (HAM) CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND CREATIVE PRACTICE
Convenor: Adrian Athique
In this paper students will be introduced to the key concepts and skills base intrinsic to the BMCT degree. Particular emphasis is placed on enabling students to engage with contemporary cultural practices that involve creative technologies and creative practices. Students will emerge from this paper with an integrated overview of the key dimensions of screen, sound and communication design.
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
Corequisites(s): CGRD161 and SMST101
Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)
MUSI140-11A (HAM) MUSIC AND COMPUTERS
For details see the Music Programme
SMST101-11A (HAM) DIGITAL SCREENS
Convenor: Alistair Swale
By exploring the construction and interpretation of screen-based media, students develop their understanding of the symbolic power of moving images in contemporary society, including cinema, TV, and new digital forms.
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)
SMST112-11A (HAM) VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 (A semester)
Convenor: Ted Nanicelli
In a fast-paced intensive learning experience that introduces the craft of video production, students explore the use of cameras, lighting and sound, and techniques of digital video and audio editing.
NOTE: Enrolment is limited to 100 students per semester on
a first come basis
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
B SEMESTER
CGRD161-11B (HAM) EFFECTIVE VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Convenor: TBC
This paper covers theories of visual communication, Modernism, Post-modernism, Deconstruction, elements and principles of graphic design, Photoshop and Illustrator skills, and effective printing and presentation.
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
Restriction(s): CGRD141 and CGRD142
Required book: A.E. Arnston Graphic Design Basics 5th edition (Thomson/Wadsworth)
ENGL112-11B (HAM) FROM PAGE TO SCREEN: LITERATURE AS TEXT AND FILM
For details see English from the Programme of Humanities
SMST102-11B (HAM) MEDIA CULTURES
Convenor: Alistair Swale
Students explore key concepts for understanding their own media use and for critically examining the production, distribution and reception of contemporary media, including print, film, broadcasting, games and online media.
NOTE: This paper is highly recommended if majoring in the subject
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
Required book: Book of readings (available for purchase through Campus Copy)
SMST112-11B (HAM) VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 (B semester)
Convenor: TBC
This paper repeats the Video Production 1 paper from the first semester. (See
SMST112-11A above)
NOTE: Enrolment is limited to 100 students per semester on a first come basis
Internal assessment/ examination ratio: 1:0
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