SCRN20011 Hollywood and Entertainment
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
Is SCRN20011 hard?
SCRN20011: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The history of the American film and TV industry, from early Hollywood to streaming, and the pull between art and business.
After it you can
- Describe key periods in Hollywood history
- Analyse films and shows in their industry context
- Discuss race, gender and marketing in show business
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2014–2023)
- Reviews from 2014 to 2023 are all positive: it traces Hollywood decade by decade with the theory and politics behind it.
- Students liked being able to write their own essay questions; one 2019 reviewer found the student-led tutorial presentations chaotic.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is SCRN20011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking SCRN20011?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SCRN20011 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Is SCRN20011 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviews from 2014 to 2023 are all positive: it traces Hollywood decade by decade with the theory and politics behind it.
- What do students say about SCRN20011?
- Reviews from 2014 to 2023 are all positive: it traces Hollywood decade by decade with the theory and politics behind it. Students liked being able to write their own essay questions; one 2019 reviewer found the student-led tutorial presentations chaotic.
- How many class hours a week does SCRN20011 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take SCRN20011 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate SCRN20011?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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