Unit details
ACM236 - Mindscreen: Cinema, Psychology and Psychoanalysis
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (Only available to students enrolled in an Arts or Arts combined course) |
| Unit chair: | L Marvell |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is an introduction to how psychology, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy have been represented and explored within the cinema. It provides a basic overview of psychological and psychoanalytical concepts and the influence of these on filmmakers and in film theory. The unit focuses particularly on psychoanalytical and psychological concepts within film narratives and on representations of human subjectivity. Students are encouraged to explore, question and apply these ideas to their understanding of film texts, including their own film projects. The unit will be of interest to students of film, psychology and film studies alike.
Assessment
Essay (2000 words) 50%, Online Quiz 20%, Tutorial Presentation 30%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2493 | $2823 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
