Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Myths and Symbols in Screen Storytelling

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2507

City Campus

Undergraduate

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019

COMM2507

City Campus

Undergraduate

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020

COMM2507

City Campus

Undergraduate

515T Creative Industries

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Andrew Harrison

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4350

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37

Course Coordinator Availability: Appointment by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will explore a range of screen works that illustrate expressions of myths, symbols and archetypes that are widely used in screen storytelling. By studying a range of screen works you will explore the continuous development and renewal of this form of communication and its place in different media. This will allow you to consider how myths and symbols and archetypes can be used to enhance a range of storytelling practices relating to screenwriting, cinematography and production design.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Course Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • interpret a range of myths, symbols and archetypes for historical and contemporary meaning
  • describe and analyse the application of myths, archetypes and symbols as structural elements and concepts applied to narrative
  • explain the cultural differences in the expression of myths and symbols as used in visual media
  • apply the use of myths, symbols and archetypes to narrative development for visual media.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

The University Library has extensive resources for Media and Communication students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication.

The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.

 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include a range of activities such as in-class activities, presentations, and individual/group projects.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment