SCRN20015 Horror: A Screen and Cultural Genre

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is SCRN20015 hard?

SCRN20015: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Horror on screen, from classics to new twists: how the genre's style evolved and how it uses fear to explore race, gender and identity.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Journalist

How it’s assessed

Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 65%

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Quick answers

When is SCRN20015 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking SCRN20015?
No prerequisites.
Does SCRN20015 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 65%.
Can I take SCRN20015 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 SCRN20015?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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