SCRN30004 Film Noir: History and Sexuality

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is SCRN30004 hard?

SCRN30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Film noir from silent cinema to digital, and how its pictures of gender and sexuality pushed against censorship.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 30%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is SCRN30004 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking SCRN30004?
No prerequisites.
Does SCRN30004 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 30%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does SCRN30004 have?
4.5 h a week in class
Can I take SCRN30004 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 SCRN30004?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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