PHIL11-130: Philosophy and Film

Description

This subject introduces you to the philosophical dimension of film and television. You will examine the way films convey and develop philosophical ideas. In this subject, you will explore these ideas through studying  films and shows such as Dark Mirror, Total Recall, The Matrix and The Dark Knight.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: PHIL11-130
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2022 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $3,950.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,260.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify, analyse, evaluate and communicate broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of concepts in philosophy and film.
  2. Independently and in teams, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems related to philosophy and film.
  3. Apply knowledge of philosophy and film to professional work and/or further learning, demonstrating well-developed judgement and responsibility.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022
    Semester start: 12/09/2022
    Subject start: 12/09/2022
    Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022
    Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022
    Last enrolment: 25/09/2022
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022
    Teaching census: 07/10/2022
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022
Semester start: 12/09/2022
Subject start: 12/09/2022
Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022
Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022
Last enrolment: 25/09/2022
Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022
Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022
Teaching census: 07/10/2022